Prayer for Independence Day (July 4th) Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 3 Jul 2018 Share God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. Prayer taken from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition, copyright © 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. Here are additional prayers for the nation from the website of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categorías Mensajes del Obispo In the News Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 9 Ago 2019 Parish Totals Announced for 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal FALL RIVER — As announced last month, the 78th Annual Catholic Charities Appeal in the Fall River Diocese raised $4.1 million through the support of more than 20,000 generous donors. Provided … Read More In the News 18 Sep 2020 Parish Totals Announced for 79th Annual Catholic Appeal FALL RIVER–The 79th Annual Catholic Appeal raised more than $3.5 million through the support of 16,000 generous donors. Here are the individual parish totals throughout the Diocese of Fall River. … Read More Bishop's Blog 20 Nov 2024 Fostering a Culture of Protection This week's Bishop's Blog features the Safe Environment Report, reflections from the Bishop's Fall meeting, food for those in need at Thanksgiving and the correlations between Christ the King, Thanksgiving and Religious Freedom. Read More