St. Patrick Church

Dear Friends in Christ,
 
As we celebrate our nation's independence this 4th of July, circumstances surrounding us serve as a stark reminder that we are not a nation at peace where we are able to enjoy liberty and justice for all.  These days, there is so much unrest, division and "heartburn" among many throughout our county.  The current pandemic only serves to exacerbate tension and many people these days are so much on edge.  
 
The hope of our Founding Fathers seems to be a far off ideal, but with perseverance and commitment to prayer and Gospel value, our hearts can be comforted and we might just become a better people, a better nation where there truly is liberty and justice for all.  
 
The times in which we live present a clarion call for Christians to put away their old former way of life and embrace anew the commitment to follow Christ more closely day by day. This is a serious call, one that if taken to heart can and will produce a better nation and a better world. If we take the words of Jesus seriously and have a willingness to work for a better world, then we need to take on the qualities that Jesus so perfectly embodied: meekness, humility and a willingness and a desire to be gracious, compassionate and merciful to all. 
 
Our Founding Fathers were idealists and so was Jesus.  Let it be our resolve on this unique Independence Day to recommit ourselves to Gospel values respecting and valuing each and every life regardless of race, gender, or creed. If we resolve this day to do that, then our hope for a better world may be realized in our time.
 
Happy 4th of July and may God bless America!
 
Monsignor Padazinski

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