Those who are sworn to serve their country in the armed forces are servants of the security and freedom of the nations. If they carry out their duty honorably, they truly contribute to the common good of the nation and the maintenance of peace.--Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2310 This prayer book for Catholic men and women in the U.S. military features reflections written by a military chaplain, plus traditional Catholic prayers, including a morning and evening prayer. Each reflection includes Scripture, a brief story to inspire, a call to meditate on the Scripture and on the story, and a question for the reader to ponder on how this relates to one's daily life.