Freedom

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G.K. Chesterton 

Today is Memorial Day and the Feast of the Visitation.

Thank you to all of our troops; those who have served and those who are serving. 

We remember all of the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 

Freedom isn't free.

"Freedom is the power, rooted in reason and will, to act or not to act." CCC 1731

Freedom is a selfless gift. 

Thanks be to God for the gift of our freedom! 

Freedom to practice our beautiful faith! 

Thanks be to God for sending His Son to set us free!

"When, in the wombs of their mothers, John the Voice and Jesus the Word met, the women raised their own voices in praise. Elizabeth praised Mary and her Child; Mary turned the joy of them both into a hymn of praise to God." Magnificat Reflection 

It is through selfless love that we are truly free.

 May we always remember to give thanks and praise to God for our freedom! 

Image by Valentino Funghi