Prayer Support for U.S. Military

Thank You, Lord, for the men and women of our armed forces. Protect them as they protect us. Defend them as they defend us. Encourage and strengthen their spirit, soul, and body in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. May they be mentally and physically strong when required to face the challenges of combat. Undergird them with Your Holy Spirit and might when they are called upon to endure the hardships of battle.
I pray that nothing would take them by surprise, but that they would be aware of all potential aggression. Enable them to curtail hostile actions before they start. Reveal to military leaders the strategies and plots that enemies would wage. Give leaders wisdom and insight in all decisions. May response to any aggression by enemies of this nation be swift, accurate, and effective.
Father, give our military favor with the governmental agencies of this country. I pray that our Congress would appropriate sufficient funds to keep our nation’s military preeminent and strong in the world.
Thank You, Lord, for providing America with the best trained, equipped, and lead military force in the world today. Fill them with Your saving grace and the gospel of peace that they may be shining witnesses of Your heavenly love. Whenever possible, guide them to find more humane ways to achieve their goals, keeping the number of casualties at a minimum.
In Jesus’ Holy Name, I humbly pray. Amen.

STM is asking all the Parishioners to make a special effort to pray for our enlisted. especially:

Vito Barraco
Timothy Carl
Specialist Alex Chesna
PFC Joe Chesna U.S.M.C.
Lance Corporal Ryan Cistaro U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Kyle DalSanto U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Kevin Deering
Mike Diaz
Sergeant Christopher Dinaso
Sgt. Brendan Fassl, U.S.A.
Pvt. Tony Fernandez U.S.M.C.
Sgt. Bill Fleming
Brendan Galvin U.S.M.C.
Pvt. Ryne Kinsella
Zach Lacek
Lt. Patrick McInerney U.S.N.
Jerome Mingledolph Jr.
Nikki Omeara
Sgt. Jeff Palmisano
Sgt. Matthew Palmisano
Daniel Payne
Taylor Peters
P.F.C. Connor Rinehart U.S.M.C.
Lt. Sergio Sandavol
Zolton Waddle
Capt. Brian White – Afghanistan
Austin Whitney
S.S.G. Michelle Wilson