Dear Brothers & Sisters:
“Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better.” (Albert Camus)
This weekend we celebrate the fact that as a people we live in a county that has been blessed by so many freedoms. Yet as we celebrate this weekend, if we fail to improve our own lives and the lives of our fellow citizens, than the freedom we have is wasted.
It is not just a freedom that was won for us by a revolution back in 1776, but it is a basic freedom that all people have since we have been created in the image and likeness of God. It is a freedom that all people have; no matter what your skin color is, no matter what your ethnic background is, no matter how much money you have in your bank account. As you celebrate with family and friends this weekend, take some time to reflect on how you use the freedom that God has blessed us with. Do we use our freedom to help those in our family, to assist those in need within our community, to set up and contribute to the life of our Church.
Last year I enjoyed watching the John Adams mini-series that aired on HBO. I was amazed at the passion of John Adams and our founding ancestors in their fight for freedom for our country. May we show the same passion in our lives to use our freedom as children of God. May we be passionate people every day as we use the freedoms we have been given to make our world a better place for generations yet to come. May this holiday weekend continue to be a safe one for you and yours!
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