6th Sunday of Easter

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we give thanks to God for the lives we are able to live in our country as we remember those who have died while serving in our Armed Forces, protecting us and upholding the rights and liberties which we enjoy here and now; we remember them and we pray for eternal rest and peace for their souls.

If I’m being totally honest, though, in my day-to-day life, I usually take these freedoms for granted.  I also take many of the blessings of life for granted…and the people God has placed in my life for granted…and the incredible gift of forgiveness of sins in Jesus and eternal life for granted…and our incredible Catholic faith for granted… So if you’re anything like me, let’s pause this week, and intentionally give thanks to God this day for all of His many gifts!