With Gratitude and Prayer: Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
This Veterans Day, our parish family at Mary, Mother of Our Savior joins a grateful nation in honoring the courageous men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To every veteran in our parish and throughout our community, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for your service, your sacrifices, and your willingness to place the good of others before your own.
As Catholics, we recognize that military service, when rooted in a commitment to justice, the protection of human dignity, and the defense of peace, can be a profound expression of love of neighbor. Jesus tells us, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends” (John 15:13). These words remind us of the extraordinary generosity of those who have answered the call to serve, often at great personal cost.
Our gratitude also extends to military families who share in these sacrifices. We remember the spouses who endured long separations, the children who missed a parent's presence, and the loved ones who carried the burden of uncertainty and worry. Their sacrifices deserve our recognition and prayers.
We are especially mindful of veterans who continue to carry the visible and invisible wounds of military service. Some bear physical injuries; others carry memories, grief, or struggles that are not easily seen. As a Catholic community, we want every veteran and family to know that they are never forgotten, never alone, and always welcome among us.
On Wednesday, November 11, as we gather for our regular 8:15 a.m. daily Mass, I invite our parish family to remember our veterans and their families in prayer.
May Christ, the Prince of Peace, bring healing to those who suffer, eternal rest to those who have died, and protection to all who continue to serve.
I also encourage every parishioner to make a simple gesture of gratitude this week. Reach out to a veteran. Offer a sincere word of thanks. Take time to listen to their story. Most importantly, assure them of your prayers. Sometimes the simplest acts of kindness are the most meaningful expressions of our Christian faith.
To the veterans of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish: Your service is remembered, your sacrifices are honored, and your presence enriches our parish family. Our gratitude does not begin and end on Veterans Day. You and your families hold a special place in our hearts and prayers throughout the year.
May God bless our veterans and their families, and guide our nation along the paths of justice, freedom, and lasting peace.
Your Servant in Christ,
Father Jason C. Hage, Pastor
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Mary, Mother of Our Savior, pray for us!