#july devotions

[daughtersofmarypress]

Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 31

Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States of America, pray for us.

[daughtersofmarypress]

Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 30

Every good citizen hesitates not to face death for his native land.  ~ Pope Leo XIII

[daughtersofmarypress]

Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 27

Lady, help the wounded soldier, set the pining captive free, help the sailor in mid-ocean, help those in their agony.   ~ Hymn to the Blessed Mother - Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest

[daughtersofmarypress]

Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 25

I have been astounded by the great qualities of the people of the United States. In this dark hour your people can help the Church powerfully. How? With sanctity! ~ Father Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS.CC.

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Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 24

The principles of our being and government are our parents and our country that have given us birth and nourishment.  ~ Saint Thomas Aquinas

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Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 22

We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, and bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth.  ~ Hymn to the Blessed Mother  - Immaculate Mary

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Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 21

The supernatural love for the Church and the natural love of our own country proceed from the same eternal principle, since God Himself is their Author and originating Cause. ~ Pope Leo XIII

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Patriotic Inspirations ~ July 20

With enthusiastic acclaim and with unanimous approval and consent, the Fathers have chosen the Blessed Virgin Mary, conceived without sin, as the Patroness of the United States of America.  ~Decree of the Sixth Provincial Council of Baltimore (1846)