Independence Day.

In honor of the hard earned freedoms of our county, let us take a moment to give thanks to those men and women who have given their sweat, blood and tears to gift us with the extraordinary prize of freedom. Let us not view it with cold indifference, nor take such freedom for granted. We live in a country that, despite all it's shortcomings, allows us to practice our faith freely and speak out against injustice. In a time when the Church falls under heavier opposition everyday, we are not powerless to resist it. Stand up, speak out, get involved.

For "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:13

Let us offer up a special prayer on behalf of those men and women in Iraq and around the world who fight our wars, so that we may rest in peace. Amen.

Vincent Christian