It is important of us to promote a culture of freedom for all, not for just us Catholics, not just for Christians, but for all in our society. Appropriately, the Fortnight for Freedom ends on our nation’s Independence Day. We have seen our religious freedoms erode in this past decade, erode in a way that many of us could not imagine. This Fortnight for Freedom that we commemorate each year is an important part of our proclamation of the Gospel message.
From the USCCB website:
Pray
That we would work to build a culture that recognizes and respects the dignity and freedom of all people.
Reflect: Religious freedom is for everyone. The Church teaches that religious freedom is rooted in the nature of the human person, and therefore it is a fundamental human right. When we speak up for religious freedom, we do so not only for ourselves, but because we are called to defend the dignity of every individual and community that seeks the truth about God, including Muslims, Jews, and others who do not share our Catholic Christian faith. May we promote a culture of freedom for all
Act: There are many organizations that work for religious freedom for all Americans. Consider signing up to receive newsletters from, and praying for, the efforts of these organizations.
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