A Police Officer's Devotional

The most important book we have ever published.Now in its 5th printingFather Steve Gallagher knows what is needed every day for our police officers.He was one himself for 30 years before turning in his badge (the sign of one calling)for a Roman collar (the sign of his new one). He has been a Catholic priest since 2011.In his introduction, he addresses his fellow officers:"Officer needs assistance!" "Officer needs a priority backup!" How many times in our careers have we heard that? How many times have we responded, without hesitation? How many times have we requested assistance? (And received it?) How many times have we prayed,"O Lord, I am calling, hurry to me, listen to me, I am invoking You." (Psalm 141:1) In the vocation as law enforcement officers, police ask for assistance during nearly every shift while on shift. The sense of relief and assurance experienced when officers hear responding, wailing sirens or see the celestial flashing of emergency lights is quite comforting. Not o