"I became the pastor of St. Alphonsus Church in Deerfield, MI, in 2000. In participating in the village observation of Memorial Day, I deepened my appreciation for the real reason we observe this holiday. Deerfield is a small farm community in SE Michigan. In the year 2000, the population was around 890 souls. In some ways, it is a typical American community, but in other important ways, it lives, closer to the heart, some things reflecting what it means to be American. Memorial Day is one of these things."
In a recent commentary, Father Jack Loughran, OSFS, reflected on Memorial Day and on the importance of taking time to remember, to thank, and to keep in prayers those who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service of our country.To access his complete post, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Celebrating Those who Laid Down their Lives (27 MAY 21)
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