Daily Inspiration

“After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven." At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why do you harbor evil thoughts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" –he then said to the paralytic, "Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home." He rose and went home. When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to men.” -Matthew 9:1-8
 
Christ, who resides in our hearts and knows us intimately, has the power to transform us. When we approach Him with faith and repentance, He tells us, “Your sins are forgiven,” liberating us from the enemy's tyranny and the oppression of sin.
 
Today, as we celebrate our country’s freedom from tyranny, let us remember that if it were not for Christ Jesus, we would all remain captives to the death and under the oppression of sin.
 
On this Independence Day, may God bless this nation and her people and return us to His loving embrace. Amen 
 
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you!