Freedom is not just something with which we are born; it is something we achieve. America did not receive a perpetual endowment of freedom; it has had to struggle and fight to preserve it. Freedom is not an heirloom or an antique; it is a life that must fight against the corrosive powers of death and nourish itself on the daily bread of goodness and virtue.
The Quotable Fulton SheenEdited by
George J. Marlin,
Richard P.
Rabatin,
and John L. Swan
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Thanks be to God!!!!!
Washington, DC, 2007
MY mother just loved Bishop Sheen and I have one of his great books. The spiritual aspect on our nation is so important.
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marcy
We have no right to enjoy our freedom without being grateful for those who fought and died to preserve it.
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I agree one hundred percent!
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Wonderful quote frome awesome Bp. Sheen, one of our enduring treasures!
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thanks be to God indeed!!
ReplyDeleteWe used to watch Bishop Sheen on our black and white TV when I was a little girl. Even as a child I loved him and his sense of humor. I so agree with remembering those who gave their lives so that others could continue living and prosper, a legacy one should be proud of......:-)hugs
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