A Prayer for Deployed Soldiers

Heavenly Father,

inspire those who are overseas for the cause of peace.
Send your Son, Jesus Christ, as the Prince of Peace.
Bless the men and women of our military
who respond to the needs of peacekeeping.
Keep them safe from harm.
Let them be models of discipline and courage,
and bring them home safely to their loved ones.
We ask this in your name.
Amen.

—from God and Country: Reflections for Catholics in the Military