Oh, Beautiful for Spacious Skies, Journey of Faith

“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor.”
Luke 4:18

“America, God shed his grace on thee!”

Today is a day for picnics and family gatherings—and a moment or two of reflection. On Independence Day 2021 we have so much to be thankful for. The blessings of a democratic and open society are ours to cherish and protect. We are also blessed with remarkably diverse communities drawn from talent and aspirations the world over. These are the strengths that endow us with greatness.

At the same time, we are a country still in formation… still finding ways to resolve social and economic inequalities, especially the poverty that prevents people from living decent, hopeful, and productive lives. As we celebrate our 245th birthday today, may we be judged not only by our worldly accomplishments, but by how well we treat the weakest among us: the children, the elderly, the sick, the lonely, and the recently arrived.

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