As for America – this maddening, beloved, riotous, beautiful nation – as we hurtle toward 250, it is worth pondering what still binds us together. Sometimes, in the past, it has been common adversity. Sometimes it has even been a common enemy. The noblest bond, most worthy of our aspiration and hopes and efforts, remains a shared love.

When it comes to building, defending, and elevating such bonds of love, there is no institution more suited to the task than the Church. Indeed, she is irreplaceable. As citizens, there is no greater birthday gift we can give to our nation than to live our faith well.  READ MORE