Thursday, February 18, 2016

Blessing for police officers and first responders

At our 10:30 am mass on February 7 at St James Catholic Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, we had a blessing for the police officers and first responders.  We are thankful for their contributions to our parish and our community.  We presented them with St Michael the Archangel prayer cards and medals.  

O Almighty God, whose great power and eternal Wisdom embraces the universe, 
Watch over all policemen and Law enforcement officers and first responders.
Protect them from harm In the performance of their duties. 
Help them keep our streets And homes safe, day and night.
We commend them to your loving care Because their duty is dangerous.
Grant them strength and courage In their daily assignments. 
Dear God, protect these brave men.
Under the prayers and intercessions of St Michael, their patron saint, grant them your almighty protection, 
Unite them safely with their families at the end of each day when their duty has ended.
AMEN.

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