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Wednesday, June 24, 2026


 Dual Responsibilities of the Profession of Arms -

THE POINT OF HONOR

 A YOUNG lieutenant was passed by a private, who failed to salute. The lieutenant called him back, and said sternly: "You did not salute me. For this you will immediately salute two hundred times."

At this moment the General came up. "What's all this?" he exclaimed, seeing the poor private about to begin.

The lieutenant explained. "This ignoramus failed to salute me, and as punishment, I am making him salute two hundred times."

"Quite right," replied the General, smiling. "But do not forget, sir, that upon each occasion you are to salute in return."

  A MORNING PRAYER FOR TODAY: 21 July 2026 O Thou Eternal Love, whom Jesus has  taught us to call our Father, and in whom we are learning t...