Adjutorium Nostrum in Nomine Domini

In the United States of America we celebrate today, July 4^th, as the day we rejected tyranny and religious persecution 235 years ago. A grand experiment was begun that resulted in a democratic republic that has proven to be unequaled in the world. The country that emerged from the Revolution against Great Britain that began in 1776 defied every odd against it and would go on to survive it’s own rebellion only 85 years later. A rebellion against truth and justice but which failed because it was opposed to those very principles.

As it began, so it continued to grow and become a standard bearer for truth and justice around the world. America became known for its freedoms and opportunity. She became a magnet for anyone seeking release from tyranny and injustice and who sought the freedom to worship in their religion. America drew into her embrace people from every race and nation and became a true “melting pot” of humanity where all came together perhaps preserving their own cultural identities but also taking on the new identity of an “American”.

Today, Americans are still fighting for truth and justice in the world but even more so here at home. Over the last 60 years, slowly but surely, both truth and justice have been eroded and we find ourselves approaching a crossroad where religious freedom is becoming more and more threatened.

May the one God, the Almighty, the creator of the Universe, continue to strengthen and bless America and may He protect us against all evil that we might once more be united for truth and justice for all people.