America 250: Do Not Take Freedom for Granted

from Fr. Miguel’s Shrine Homilies · host Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

On this 250th anniversary of American Independence, Fr. Miguel gives a heartfelt reflection on the blessings of living in the United States. He shares his own family’s journey as legal immigrants arriving during the Reagan years and reminds us that freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.Drawing from today’s Gospel on the Judgment of Nations, Fr. Miguel emphasizes that how we treat one another is how we treat Christ Himself. True patriotism means safeguarding the God-given rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — not just for ourselves, but for future generations.A grateful and challenging message for Independence Day: cherish freedom, live responsibly, and love your neighbor as you would love the Lord.Happy 250th, America! God bless the United States.

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