July 4, 2007
'One Nation under God' celebrating Freedom
At a time when freedom itself is being challenged by some uncouth anti-socialists, who want to instill terror and violence upon the face of the earth, it is great to celebrate and be grateful for the gift of freedom. However, does Freedom mean to do whatever one wants – anything that is not guided by the true spirit of one’s religion?
At the least the terrorists think freedom means to do whatever they want, even falsely borrowing religious sanctions to support their ideology.
We would all be insane if we bought into this terrorist ideology even for a moment. We could end up turning the hearts and minds of people towards embracing such an ideology—perhaps backed by religious scripture and religious sanctions—an ideology run amuck. Neither religion nor sanity advocates such an act that intrudes into the freedom of humanity. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). True fear of God will allay such an insane pursuit.
Freedom is the greatest gift of God to humanity. It’s unto each individual to engage one's volition in the light of faith and reason. We are 'One nation under God' and we cannot think of any other mode of existence other than being under the banner of God's love and mercy. For the history of this nation is rooted in Him. “…It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor…” President George Washington
Let's then celebrate our faith and freedom and continue to live as good and faithful Christians and honest citizens.
Posted by frleo at 12:02 PM | Comments (0)
May 26, 2005
Memorial Day Musings
Memorial Day takes us down memory lane: invoking sad but also fond, patriotic memories of all those who laid down their lives in defending our nation. War Cemetriesand War Memorials stand to tell us of their sacrifice for us. In one of the War Memorials in Kohima, India, the inscription reads: "When you go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrow we gave our today." It is for our Tomorrow that they gave their TODAY.
What can I do TODAY for our future generation tomorrow? It is reminiscent of the words of President John F. Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country." It is good to think what we can responsibly pass on to future generations, as we pay tribute to the memories of those who are dear to us and have gone before us. It could be faith, morals, lifestyle, values, research or anything for that matter.
Let us remember all the men and women in uniform who are placed in strategic and yet risky fronts -- that they may be protected as they continue to give their todays for our tomorrows.
Let us remember those who have gone before us -- that they may enjoy peace and eternal rest in the Lord.
Posted by frleo at 12:38 PM
November 25, 2004
THANKSGIVING
What shall I be thankful to God for?
Life, love, family, friendship, the gifts and talents....
Let us be thankful to God for all that He has been and all that He is and all that He will be accomplishing for us in the future. He never ever leaves us. His kindness and mercy shall be always be there for us.
THANK YOU GOD: WE LOVE YOU
Posted by frleo at 6:16 AM
June 9, 2004
Church Bells to Ring on Friday
President Reagan's family has requested that churches throughout the nation ring their bells on Friday to coincide with the National Cathedral's bells, which will ring at the conclusion of the funeral:
The family issued a statement saying they would like churches everywhere to join in when the bells of the National Cathedral begin to toll 40 times in honor of Reagan, who was the nation's 40th president.
The cathedral bells will ring starting in the capital at approximately 1:15 p.m. EDT Friday.
Click here for a link to the article.
Out of respect for our former President and his family, St. Gabriel's will ring its bells to coincide with the National Cathedral, at approximately 12:15 CST on Friday, June 11th. We ask that you please take a moment at that time to pray for the soul of our departed President, who has joined his Father in Heaven at last.
Posted by frleo at 8:37 PM