Friendship of Our Ancestors

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Today we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution, that singular document reflecting the fervent hope that ordinary citizens can govern themselves wisely and exercise power for the common good. Many of the signers, though political opponents, were also good friends, and were able to put aside partisan differences for the sake of the new nation they were trying to found. A pretty good ideal for us to emulate in these harrowing and divisive times, one filled with virulent rhetoric and assassination attempts. Let us pray today for the wisdom and friendship of our ancestors.  Have a blessed day. 

Gospel of the Day
Luke 7:11-17
"Young man, I tell you, arise!"

Saint of the Day
Saint Robert Bellarmine

Quote of the Day
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." -John Adams


Poem of the Day
"Friendship" by Samuel Johnson (Excerpt)
Friendship! peculiar boon of Heaven,
The noble mind's delight and pride,
To men and angels only given,
To all the lower world denied...
Thy gentle flows of guiltless joys
On fools and villains ne'er descend;
In vain for thee the tyrant sighs,
And hugs a flatterer for a friend.