If you like a good science fiction flick, “Independence Day” is an engaging movie worth viewing again — and thinking about from a faith perspective. Released in 1996, it stars a youthful, charismatic Will Smith and an impressive roster of well-regarded actors. And it has a great soundtrack.
In July, watch this blockbuster sci-fi and remember the battle!
After shooting, cardinal urges unity to ‘build path to safety and peace’
Saying he watched “in horror” news reports in the aftermath of a mass shooting during a suburban Fourth of July parade, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago offered prayers for the victims.
Gudziak: Celebrate America’s blessings, pray for its ‘spiritual’ strength
Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia reminded clergy, religious and the faithful what a blessing it is to be an American this Independence Day.
Should the Eucharist be part of our Fourth of July celebration?
Some years ago you wrote about the desirability of making the Eucharist part of our celebration of Thanksgiving Day. I think the same is true for Independence Day, July 4.