July 4 Independence day Mass prayers and readings Previous: July 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY MASS PRAYERS (Optional memorial in the United States). Hear our prayers, and increase in us the will to follow your son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice Continue reading Prayers of the day from Catholic Online. Use these prayers to start and end each day. A Prayer for Independence Day God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Catholic Prayer for July 4th Catholic Prayer for Independence Day – A Litany of Thanksgiving and Intercession for the United States In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Scripture (Proverbs 14:34): “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Prayer of Thanksgiving: Celebrate freedom with these Prayers for 4th of July - Independence Day Celebration for family, nation, and faith—perfect for your Independence Day reflection. Give peace, Lord, to those who wait for you; hear the prayers of your servants and guide us in the way of justice. The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is said. Prayer for the Protection of Religious LibertyO God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, Use these prayers for the 4th of July to thank God for freedom, ask the Lord for peace for our nation, wisdom for our leaders, and more. While the United States celebrates its independence on the 4th of July, it is important to pause for a moment and ask God to blessed and protect this nation. Here is a short prayer from the Roman This collection of prayers for the Fourth of July are focused on celebrating our freedom, thanking those who have served in our military, and praying for our nation. Celebrate Independence Day with 10 heartfelt 4th of July prayers for America, unity, leaders, and families. Pray with hope and gratitude. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Tags: 4th of July Fourth of July Independence Day prayer Previous post Next post If you haven't done anything for the Fortnight for Freedom, consider starting July 1st. (You can think "4 nights for freedom" :) as a countdown to the 4th.) Go to the Website FortnightforFreedom.org for suggestions from our Bishops for prayer, meditations, and events. For the Church: may the bishops, clergy and faithful labor tirelessly on behalf of human rights that all may enjoy the goods of God’s creation. We pray For our divided nation as we celebrate our independence; may we uphold our most profound national and human values. We pray God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those that declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong; that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth.Turn our hearts towards the family of Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Tags: 4th of July, Fourth of July, Independence Day, Orations, Roman Missal Independence Day Prayer Featured on this page are two prayers for celebrating American Independence Day (July 4th). These may be used in school or college assemblies, church services, family gatherings and meetings. The first prayer reflects on the achievements of the USA, asks for forgiveness where the nation has failed God, and invites the Holy Spirit to come upon this nation afresh. The Eternal God, stir thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our efforts to keep a government of the people, by the people, and for the people truly alive in our world.
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