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My boyfriend is a soldier and he has been in Iraq since April 1st and I found out that Saint Daniel of Padua is the patron saint of women who's husbands are at war. I know that we aren't married but I also know that it doesn't hurt to pray to different angels and saints for help and I was wondering if there was a prayer to this saint and if there is could you please tell me what it is or to any saint that deals with soldiers and war. I would greatly apprecitate it. Thank you for you time. Kristina Cunningham

-- Kristina Cunningham (coxsgirlxxx@aol.com), August 21, 2003

Answers

I don't know of a formal prayer, but Daniel was a missionary who was faithful to his Bishop. He was killed in service to his Church. Your friend is on a mission as well. A very important mission, that being to bring freedom to an opressed people and in doing so, a little more safety to us at home. It is looking like there are a number of people who would rather not see that freedom stick. I think Daniel would understand. Ask him to interceed for your friend with God. Pour out your heart in prayer. Make it a honest conversation.

I hope this helps.

In Christ, Bill

-- Bill Nelson (bnelson45@hotmail.com), August 21, 2003.


Hello, Kristina.

Here's an interesting page.

[See if you like this:]

Prayer for Soldiers in Iraq (by Orthodox Union of Rabbis)

Almighty God on High, omnipotent King, look down from Your Sanctified Abode,
and bless the valiant soldiers of the Coalition Forces
who risk their lives to protect the welfare of all Your creation.

Benevolent God, be their shelter and fortress, and to not allow them to falter.
May harmony dwell in their ranks, victory in their battalions.
Fill their hearts with faith and courage to thwart
the evil schemes of our enemies and to abolish every rule of evil.

Protect them on land, in the air and in the sea, and destroy their adversaries.
Guide them in peace, lead them toward peace,
and return them speedily to their families alive and unharmed.

Grant us true peace in fulfillment of the prophecy:
"Nation shall not lift up sword against another nation,
nor shall they learn war any more."

Let all the inhabitants of the world know that Dominion is Yours,
and Your Name inspires awe upon all that You have created.
May this be Your will, and let us say, Amen.

John

-- J. F. Gecik (jfgecik@hotmail.com), August 21, 2003.


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