Responsible patriotism...
By FR. JOSEPH STAHURA Pastor St. Mark the Evangelist Church

This Sunday coincides with the celebration of our nation's independence. It is a time to reaffirm that vision of our founding fathers; to whom a free and just society is one.

"We hold certain truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

- Thomas Jefferson

As citizens, we are rightly proud of our heritage and strive to uphold its ideals - this is patriotism in the best sense of the word. Civic responsibility demands that each of us be involved in the political process.

Sacred Scripture makes it clear that God desires his people to live in peace - a peace that only he can give. Jesus, the "Prince of Peace," invites us to participate in his work of making peace a reality in our day.

Happy 232nd Birthday America!