Send prayer books to military service people

If you want to do something great for your loved ones in the military services, visit the website www.wartimeprayerbook.org and make a donation to have "Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book" distributed among the military. I have one in front of me and it always reminds me of those who put their lives on the line so that others can be safe and free. My dad carried his own Confirmation prayer book from 1921 throughout World War II. Fulton Sheen composed this prayer book in 1943 and it's been a great source of comfort to all military people, whether Catholic or not, and there is even a kind message in it for atheists right on page 2. So this book is appropriate for everyone, and I understand there is always more demand for it than there are books and funds. Each book costs only $3.50 in donation to provide to a service member. And it's a small pocket size to fit in cam pockets where a Bible cannot be carried in the field or on patrol. Here is a sample of prayers provided in just one small section of this tiny but powerful 182 page book:

Prayer Before A Battle
Prayer On Coming Through a Battle Unharmed
Prayer Of A Wounded Man
Night Prayer
Universal Prayer
Prayer for Charity and Tolerance
Prayer for our Government
Prayer for Civil Authorities
Prayer to do God's Will

Chapters include "Thoughts in Wartime," "Reflections on Prayer," "Looking into My Soul," and "Encouragement." Again, while this book was written by that great Catholic Bishop Fulton Sheen, and part of the prayer book is devoted to Catholic beliefs and rites, over the years many Christians and even non-Christians of all denominations have been comforted by the topics in this book, as you can see a sample of above. You'll see great stories, photographs, and testimonials on their web site.

Americans, celebrate the 4Th of July with a donation to this wonderful organization, and buy a few copies for your family and friends (I think the police, firemen, emergency responders and civil authorities/anti-terrorist workers in your community would also love this book.) And for anyone around the world whose loved one can read English and who could use this book in their time of need for solace, I highly recommend it to you too.

Bless our military services men and women and also those working in peacekeeping units throughout this troubled world.