A Soldier's Hero

“He was always interested in soldiers, especially those who when the war was over, were approaching demobilization. He attended their clubs to speak about getting back into civilian life after the tragic parenthesis of war. He as deeply aware of their problems (A Man of the Beatitudes, 47).”

Modern war is extremely different from our grandparents’ age. They rallied as a society where everyone had a part to play and a role to fill. Today, we often send our troops off with the support of close friends and family. Yet, how often do many of us settle into thinking that it’s not our struggle if we are not personally affected? Bl. Pier Giorgio was aware of the struggles of veterans and he played an active role in helping them reacclimatize to civilian life.

Do we pray for our troops? Do we support them physically and emotionally as they battle the difficulties of war? Do we rejoice over their victories as they establish allies and bring peace? Do we thank them and embrace them when they come home? “Modern society is wracked with the sorrows of human passions and is moving away from any ideal of love and peace…[Therefore,] for [Pier Giorgio] living in society meant struggling for the Spirit to return, reactivating it where it was feeble and kindling it where it did not exists. (Ibid, 48).”

May we all pray with gratitude for our military personnel’s sacrifices, with zeal for their protection, and for wisdom and counsel in how to support them and their loved ones while they are abroad as well as they come home. . Let us be more grateful for the infinite blessings we have as Americans. May the Holy Spirit attune us to the responsibility that comes with such blessings. Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us. 

Verso l’alto,

Coop

To those families in the military, THANK You !!!!

Don't close your eyes don't be afraid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLuFL6ZMUJM

I won’t lose hope

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSJoZiB-UGY

Cause what day isn’t good with Bruce in the background?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4