Here are four prayers in honor of this Independence Day. Please join us in praying for our country and for all those who serve it. God Bless America! 1. Prayer for our Nation God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. You are the rock on w Mass Propers for the Optional Memorial of Independence Day: Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Sir 36:18-19: Give peace, Lord, to those who wait for you; hear the prayers of your servants and guide us in On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. 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 Independence Day 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 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 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 Our First, Most Cherished Liberty A Statement on Religious Liberty by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty Printable version MASS READINGS July 04, 2019 (Readings on USCCB website) COLLECT PRAYER God of justice, Father of truth, who guide creation in wisdom and goodness to fulfillment in Christ your Son, open our hearts Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Prayer over the Offerings. Father, who have molded into one our nation, drawn from the peoples of many lands; grant, that as the grains of wheat become one bread. and the many grapes one cup of wine, The Collect Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Today in the United States is Independence Day, the national celebration of our Nation's independence, the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Independence Day [In the Dioceses of the United States] Lectionary: 594A From the Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, II. For Civil Needs: 13. For the Nation, nos. 882-886, or 14. For Peace and Justice, no. 887-891. This day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on Juy 4, 1776. The Church of the United States of America incorporates this observance into the liturgy with a special Mass asking for peace, justice, and truth. 4 Fri Weekday green/white [USA: Independence Day] Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Mt 9:9-13 (381) or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City” (882-886), or the Mass “For Peace and Justice” (887-891) For an end to the violence perpetrated by harsh words, deadly weapons, or cold indifference. May our homes, our nation, and countries around the world become 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. Source: Collect for Independence Day, New Roman Missal 5. Prayer offered by the chaplain, Rev. Edward G. Latch on July 3, 1974 in the U.S. House of Representatives “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord (Psalms 33:12). Eternal God, stir thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of Independence Day July 4, 2021 When July 4, 2021 Where Indianapolis, IN While Independence Day is a national holiday, the Catholic Church in the United States also recognizes it as an Optional Memorial. On this day, we are called to pray for our country but also urged to exhibit “solemn reverence” for the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this remarkable nation.
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