The Madonna di Loreto is celebrated by the Italian Air Force

(To air Force)
10/12/18

The ceremony in honor of the Beata Vergine Lauretana, Patron Saint of the Aviators, took place this morning at the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

The religious function was officiated by the ordinary military archbishop for Italy, if Monsignor Santo Marcianò, assisted by the episcopal vicar for the AM don Antonio Coppola, and saw the participation of the chief of staff of the Italian Air Force, general of Alberto Rosso's aerial team, and the leaders of the Armed Force. As always, the Basilica welcomed a large representation of the military and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces.

During the homily Msgr. Marcianò highlighted that "Your action is characterized by ready action that does not fear risks and is available to many emergencies that are outlined.You are not tempted by assessments dictated by fears and by thinking about your comfort or safety.Think the people, the history of misery. human beings more than yourselves.We could give you many examples, remember your colleagues who have endangered life in delicate missions and beyond. "

He then continued saying: "Thinking of the good of the people, Mary gives herself, does not elaborate projects, strategies, programs, let her own programs be upset ... Mary, simply, gives herself! The dedication, dear friends, also characterizes you, and dedication means Assumption of responsibility: Your dedication is to people who come to terms with problems, they put their lives at stake, not those of others, indeed, they put their lives at stake in order to safeguard that of others. ".

At the end of the celebration, General Rosso during his speech, expressed "words of thanks to Monsignor Marcianò, to Don Antonio Coppola and to all the military chaplains".

In conclusion, General Rosso stressed: "To all the men and women of the Italian Air Force, my profound gratitude comes from the generous and silent commitment that accompanies daily life to the community".