For Freedom

"Knights, the gift of freedom is yours by right."
--Arthur Castus (King Arthur)

As we approach Independence Day, Paul's words from today's second reading (Galatians 5:1) resonate:

"For freedom Christ set us free. So stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery."

Freedom is not a privilege granted with discretion by some worldly entity. It is a gift to all from God.

Indeed, next to life itself, freedom may be God's greatest gift.

It falls to each of us to make the most of this holy gift of freedom. Not to squander it, nor let others take it away.