Celebrating “dependence” on this 4th of July – that is…
Dependence on the Blessed Trinity
Dependence on God for my existence
Dependence on God for my next breath
Dependence on God for my daily bread
Dependence on God for my temporal livelihood
Dependence on God’s mercy in pardoning my sins
Dependence on God for graces to grow in all virtue
Dependence on God for His protection from the snares of the devil
Dependence on God’s loving-kindness & His patience as I work out my salvation
Dependence on Our Blessed Mother’s intercession to lead me home in these end times
Dependence on Holy Mother Church & Magisterial teachings to decipher truth from error
Dependence on Holy Michael, the Archangel, to defend Holy Mother Church
Dependence on my Guardian Angel “to light, to guide, to rule, to guide”
Dependence on the Saints for their intercession
Dependence on heartfelt prayer & indulgences
Dependence on Sacred Scripture & Tradition
Dependence on God’s Divine Providence
Dependence on my God & my All!
CALL TO ACTION: May we place ourselves as soldiers under the banner of Christ, recognizing the right order of loyalty… God first, then country!
Photo by David Bumgardner