Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate Independence Day here in the United States of America, may we thank the Lord for the many blessings He has bestowed on our land and her citizens. May the freedoms we so treasure and enjoy help us to use them wisely & well for our good and the good of the whole world. From today's Mass, we pray:Father of all nations and ages,we recall the day when our countryclaimed its place among the family of nations;for what has been achieved we give you thanks,for the work that still remains we ask your help,and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation,grant that, under your providence,our country may share your blessingswith all the peoples of the earth.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who...
