Posted on 02/03/2007 8:07:33 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
Edited on 02/03/2007 8:17:17 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
Good evening!
LOL!!! Hi swmobuffalo!
Hiya Kathy!
Here is a later photo of him.
...In 1952 he left Philadelphia to begin a 27-year tenure as a Navy chaplain, his new vocation taken in response to a request from Cardinal Francis Spellman, the military vicar of the American Catholic Church, for additional military clergy. He became a full lieutenant in 1955 and served for five years in Washington, D.C. as an assistant for moral leadership to the chief of chaplains. He was chaplain on a guided-missile cruiser before accepting an assignment as chaplain of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. In 1964 O'Connor was sent to Vietnam for combat duty with the Third Marine Division.
...O'Connor received a Legion of Merit award for his service in Vietnam, earning the praise of his commanding general, Lewis Walt: "It is my opinion that no single individual in this command contributed more to the morale of the individual Marine here in Vietnam than Father O'Connor, who spent the majority of his time in the field with the men."
Hi! Good evening.
February 4, 2007
READ: Nehemiah 4:10-18
So we built the wall, . . . for the people had a mind to work. —Nehemiah 4:6
Walls divide. That’s the reason they’re built. The Great Wall of China was built to keep back marauding tribes. That remarkable line of defense once snaked for 4,000 miles across Asia, and much of it still stands. In contrast, the Berlin Wall kept people in instead of out. Its destruction in 1989 brought people together in a joyous celebration.
Centuries ago, the reconstruction of another wall served to bring people together. God had told Nehemiah to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. It was essential for protection but had been demolished during the Babylonian invasion. But the enemies of the Jews opposed the reconstruction project and looked for ways to sabotage their efforts (Neh. 4:7-8). While half the men worked, the others stood guard to protect them.
In addition to providing protection, this wall was a demonstration of teamwork and unity (Neh. 3). All the team members brought their talents and skills, blending them together to accomplish far more than they could have achieved as individuals.
It should be that way in the church today. Our talents are gifts from God to be used for building His kingdom. We work better when we work together.
Thank you mware! Our Chaplains ARE special, and a VERY important part in the lives of our military!
Good evening, MoochPooch!
:)
You just know the good Cardinal is in Heaven watching out for his Marines.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
Yes, we DO work better when we work together for HIS KINGDOM! All of these things shall pass away, but NOT the Word of God.
Thank you again, The Mayor!!!
Hi y'all! Back from 3 months in Asia. Hope you are all well!
LOL
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
Oh my goodness! Gosh have we been missing you.
Gramma hasn't had her body guard in sooo long!:)
How was Asia? Glad you back on American soil & thank you for checking in!
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