Freedom is Not Free

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Let us take a moment this weekend to remember, honor and pray for all of the brave men and women who have died defending our freedom, and our rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Memorial Day Prayer

God of power and mercy,

you destroy war and put down earthly pride.         

Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,

that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.

Keep in your mercy those men and women

who have died in the cause of freedom

and bring them safely

into your kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen

—from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

This weekend is a great time to reflect on the fact that freedom is not free.  In our country brave men and women gave up their lives to provide and protect that freedom.  That fact is true in our faith and our Church as well.  Our freedom comes at the ultimate cost, Jesus’ death on the cross.  Through His death and resurrection we were given true freedom; freedom to live a life that will enable us to spend an eternity with the Father in Heaven.