Gifts by Lulee

As we commemorate Independence Day, we give thanks to God for the many blessings we enjoy in this nation—most especially the gift of freedom.This day offers us a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifices of those who came before us, and to renew our own commitment to justice, peace, and faith. In the words of St. John Paul II, “Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.”Let us continue to pray for our country—its leaders, its people, and its future—that we may remain a nation under God, upholding the dignity of every person and striving for unity and hope in all we do.