Know any good prayers for soldiers?

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My husband’s brother and my sister’s boyfriend just left for a 6 month tour of duty to Afghanistan. My hubby was supposed to go too, but that’s another story. Anyway, I was looking for some good prayers to say for them. My mom was actually asking for some and I told her I would find some and print them up for her…so if you could help me out that would be great!

Malia
 
Nobody???

here is one link I found that has some decent ones…maybe they can help someone else here:

http://www.poshusa.org/prayers_for_wartime.html

Does anyone know of any specifically to St. Michael for soldiers in battle (not for the soldier to say but for us to say for him)?
Thanks,
Malia
 
With every thought of your family and friends who are placed in potentially dangerous situations, you can lift them in prayer by simply speaking your heart to the Lord.

Dear Lord Jesus,
Please care for — . Keep them from harm and from evil, Lord.
Please help them to feel your peace and protection where ever they are. Show them your grace and mercy, Lord. Cover them with a hedge of protection that cannot be penetrated.

Thank you, Jesus. I know that you can intervene on their behalf. Send legions of angels to watch over them and to drive away danger.

I trust them totally into your care, Lord. Praise you for your faithfulness!

(That’s just a simple example…and your prayers are effective as you submit wholly to His care, and trust Him completely, having no unforgiveness in your heart, or harboring sins that are keeping you separated from Christ. Go to Him, humbly, and with a clear conscience, pour out your cares on Him and He will be your rear guard!)

I, too, will pray for you and for your loved ones in Afghanistan.
God’s peace to you.
D.
 
Thank you Doreen… I normally just “pray from the heart” but sometimes it helps to have a prayer to say too. Just like the Lord’s Prayer.

Also, my family who requested the prayers are not Catholic and not very religious. They are not very familiar with prayer and I think having written prayers to say would get them started in the right direction.
Malia
p.s I still can’t believe that no one is replying…I know there are lots of members with family in the military so I thought this thread would be huge by now…
 
PRAYERS IN TIME OF WAR

1. For Departing Troops

All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his native land and departed from his people you kept him safe through all his journeys. Protect these soldiers. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

2. Prayer of a Spouse for a Departing Soldier

God of power and might, at every moment and in every place you are near to those who call upon your name in faith. In marriage you have blessed us with a share in your divine love. Look upon my husband/wife and keep him/her in your safekeeping, no matter where the road may lead. And when the battle is ended, bring him/her safely home to those who love him/her.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

3. Prayer of a Son or Daughter for a Departing Parent

Loving God, you watch over each and every one of your children. Hear my prayer for my father/mother. Be his/her constant companion. Protect him/her no matter where he/she goes, and bring him/her safely and Quickly home to those who love him/her.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

4. Prayer of a Parent for a Departing Soldier

Father all-powerful and ever-loving God, from before we were born, your love has nurtured and sustained us. Hear my prayer for N., my son/daughter. Keep him/her safe in time of battle and faithful to you, day in and day out. Bring him/her safely home to those who love him/her.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

5. Prayer for Those Who Await a Soldier’s Return

God of all goodness, look with love on those who wait for the safe return of their loved ones who serve in the armed forces of their country. In faith and hope, we turn to you for comfort. Grant that we may trust in your mercy and send an angel to sustain us as we await their safe return. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

6. For Government Leaders

God of power and might, wisdom and justice, through you authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed. Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude the President and other government leaders of these United States. May they always seek the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy. Grant that they may be enabled by your powerful protection to lead our country with honesty and integrity.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

7. For the Safety of Soldiers

Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

8. For Our Enemies

Jesus, Prince of Peace, you have asked us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. We pray for our enemies and those who oppose us. With the help of the Holy Spirit, may all people learn to work together for that justice which brings true and lasting peace. To you be glory and honor for ever and ever.

9. For Courage in the Time of Battle

O Prince of peace, we humbly ask your protection for all our men and women in military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion, the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Be their rock, their shield, and their stronghold and let them draw their strength from you.

For you are God, for ever and ever.

**10. In a Time of Waiting **

All powerful and ever-living God, guard our churches, our homes, our schools, our hospitals, our factories, and all the places where we gather. Deliver us from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon justice. Instill in the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

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11. For Deceased Veterans

O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son they may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in you with your saints forever.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

A Soldier’s Prayers

12. For Families and Friends Left at Home

O God, Protector of all people and nations, protect my family and friends at home from the violence and evil of others. Keep them safe from the weapons of hate and destruction and guard them against the deeds of evildoers. Grant them your protection and care in tranquility and peace.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

2. On the Eve of Battle

God of power and mercy, maker and love of peace, to know you is to live, and to serve you is to reign. Through the intercession of St. Michael, the archangel be our protection in battle against all evil. Help me [us] to overcome war and violence and to establish your law of love and justice.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

13. For Hope in the Midst of Destruction

God of mercy, you know the secrets of all human hearts, for you know who is just and you forgive the repentant sinner. Hear my prayer in the midst of destruction; give me patience and hope, so that under your protection and with you as my guide, I may one day be reunited with my family and friends in peace, tranquility, and love.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

14. Prayer for Officers In Command

God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, hear my prayer for these soldiers under my command. Grant that I may bring the spirit of Christ to all my efforts and orders as I exercise my authority over those entrusted to my care. Inform my judgment with your Holy Spirit so that I may make decisions in conformity with your law and for the common good.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

15. For Fellow Combatants

Lord God, remember Christ your Son who is peace itself and who has washed away our hatred with His blood. Because you love all men and women, look with mercy on all who are engaged in battle. Banish the violence and evil within all combatants so that one day, we may all deserve to be called your sons and your daughters.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.
 
16. For the Innocent Victims of War

Lord God, your own Son was delivered into the hands of the wicked, yet he prayed for his persecutors and overcame hatred with the blood of the Cross. Relieve the sufferings of the innocent victims of war, grant them peace of mind, healing of body, and a renewed faith in your protection and care.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

17. Prayer for Refugees and Victims of War

Lord God, no one is a stranger to you and no one is ever far from your loving care. In your kindness, watch over refugees and victims of war, those separated from their loved ones, young people who are lost, and those who have left home or who have run away from home Bring them back safely to the place where they long to be and help us always to show your kindness to strangers and to all in need. Grant this through Christ our Lord

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A few more…

Prayers for Our Armed Forces
compiled by Paul Pennick and Jeseph Nonnenkamp
Liguori Publications ISBN #0-7648-1311-0

A few samples…

Keep Them In Your Care
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trails and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Absent Family Members
O God, whose fatherly care reaches to uttermost parts of the earth; We humbly beseech you graciously to behold and bless those whom we love, now absent from us. Defend them from all dangers of soul and body, and grant that both they and we, drawing nearer to you, may be bound together by your love in the communion of your Holy Spirit; through Jesus christ our Lord. Amen.

A New World
We pray, Father of all, who loves all men, for a new world wherein every race may be free, and government may be of the people, by all and for all, so that the nations, ordering their states wisely and worthily, may live in the example of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, may all the praise of the world be given, all power, dominion and glory for ever. Amen.
 
“Lord, help us let go of our addiction to violence.”
 
A few samples from:

Armed with the Faith for God and Country
Collection of Catholic Prayers for Military Personnel
distributed by the Knights of Columbus in collaboration with the Archdiocese for the Military Services

Prayer for One’s Family
Almighty Father, watch over my family, encourage them when we are separated during deployments, and give them health of mind and body that they may serve you with perfect love until the day when we, with all who have served you, will rejoice in your presence for ever. Amen.

Prayer in Time of War
God our Father,
maker and lover of peace,
to knoy you is to live,
and toserve you is to reign.
All our faith is in your saving help;
protect us from men of violence
and keep us safe from weapons of hate.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
And May thou, oh Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, by the Divine Power, thrust into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits prowling the world seeking the ruin of souls.
 
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Thank you so much for sharing these. I am in tears! I will be using them for at least 8 more months and will share them with the rest of my family.
 
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