July 4th is Independence Day, obviously, and I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend with their families and friends. We are blessed to live in a wonderful country that, despite it's many challenges and sins, remains close to my heart. I love my country! Thank you, Lord, for the gift of living here!
HOWEVER,
As Rich Mullins put it, "I will call you my country but I'll be longing for my home." Our true home is Heaven, with Christ. Bearing that in mind, you should know that the 4th of July is also special b/c it is the feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassatti. You can read all about this great man, this soon to be canonized Saint here: http://www.bettnet.com/frassati/
Pier Giorgio was a young man who loved the outdoors. He went mountain climbing, skiing, hiking--and above all he loved Christ and the poor. Do yourselves a favor and become familiar with the man they call "The Man of the Beatitudes".
God bless you!
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