“Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields,

Sleep sweet — to rise anew!

We caught the torch you threw

And holding high, we keep the Faith

With all who died”

— Moina Michael, November, 1918

The Faith was alive and wholly present at the Remembrance Day Prayer Service at Mount Saint Agnes Academy on Monday, November 10.

This annual prayer service, presided over by Fr Paul Voisin, CR, reflected beautifully the solemnity of why we designate each November 11th as Remembrance Day — to recall in thanksgiving those who have selflessly given of themselves to fight for the common good.

Students from grades six to 12, donned poppies and participated in the service alongside special guests, including Senator Jeff Baron, president of the Bermuda War Veteran’s Association, Jack Lightbourn, Island Pipes Band Major, Aidan Stones, members of the Bermuda Police Service, soldiers from the Bermuda Regiment, and ten visiting British Army soldiers.

A moment of silence was observed to remember God’s promise of peace and all who have served in the armed forces to help bring peace to our world.

As a reflection, Bermuda Island Pipe Bands Major, Aidan Stones, played Flowers of the Forest, followed by Amazing Grace.

The service was a reminder from the Gospel of John 15:13: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”.