“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”(Mark 8;34)
The whole world had the same language and the same words. When they were migrating from the east, they came to a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said to one another, “Come, let us mold bricks and harden them with fire.” They used bricks for stone, and bitumen for mortar. Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the sky, and so make a name for ourselves; otherwise we shall be scattered all over the earth.” The LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the people had built. Then the LORD said:” If now, while they are one people, and all have the same language, they have started to do this, nothing they presume to do will be out of their reach. Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that no one will understand the speech of another.” So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. (Genesis 11:1-8)
The history of humankind recorded in Holy Scripture is full of stories of man disappointing God. Eve after her conversation with the snake consumed with Adam the forbidden fruit. Cain out of jealousy attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Each consecutive generation was drifting further from God, falling from His favor by their disobedience and sinful actions to the point that God decided to clean up the face of the earth of human through a great flood. God promised that there will be no second flood like at the days of Noah, and He is doing what is necessary to avoid it.
Today as a consequence of man trying to build another tower of Babel we have nations and countries. Common language, land and interest, creates special bonds between peoples called patriotism. Every priest exorcist will confirm that emotions, feelings, are the most used by Satan to deceive and manipulate people, to plant hate in their hearts and to make them commit sins. At the same time God is using the feeling of patriotism, love of one’s country, to save human souls. Partitioning the world is extremely important in God’s plan of salvation.
Old Testament is mostly revolving around the nation of the first covenant, Israel. We are learning how our loving God is taking care of His people. When they were faithful to Him, and followed His law, He provided them with everything they needed, protection and prosperity. At times when His chosen nation was slipping away from Him, forgetting His commandments, worshiping false gods, He, like good father, chastised them with wars, plagues or other forms of public calamity. When they recognized their sins and repentant, asked for forgiveness, God would answer their prayers. He used pagan Babylonians’ kings to restore Jerusalem, to rebuild His temple and aid His people. This way He was showing to Israel and neighboring, nonbelieving nations that He is the only true God.
This example of Israel from the Old Testament should help us understand the importance of preserving the USA as a Christian country.
It is the moral obligation and duty of citizens, to defend one’s country.
“It is the duty of citizens to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. the love and service of one’s country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity.” (2239) The Catechism of the Catholic Church.
In point 2240 it is written: “Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country.”
Our loving, Heavenly Father, gave us life, He put us in this time and place, and this place is the United States of America. The U.S.A. is a constitutional republic, where citizens govern the country through elected representatives. Our decisions and votes in the coming election will shape the future of country and influence the world. Because of our dereliction of duty in selecting and voting-in good candidates in the past, the United States has transitioned from a country built on Christian values into an ungodly one. In the past God used different nations and countries as vehicles to carry out His plans. Through the Roman Empire Christianity was introduced to the world. Today Italy as a country is insignificant, so is France, the “eldest daughter of the church,” where many catholic churches are more tourist attractions than places of worship. Spain which brought Christianity to so many countries of Latin America has no role in world affairs. For the last hundred years the USA is the biggest force for good in the world, bringing freedom to the oppressed and help to the needy. Because of the Christian values it was built upon, rooted deeply in people hearts, our country was chosen by God to end the bloodshed of WW I and WW II, to stop the advance of communism, dissolve the Eastern Block, and now is leading the fight against militant Islam. In today’s world no other country can match the military might of the US. The only way to end America is from inside by using devil’s time-tested method: divide and conquer. At the time when outside enemies are powerless, those inside are progressing rapidly. Citizens are morally obligated to defend their country against any enemies, outside or inside. By neglecting this duty, by voting for candidates supporting and promoting values contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church, or not voting at all, we are committing sins which will impact many and cause serious consequences. As Soldiers of Christ, we are also obligated to help others in their selection of representatives who will lead USA to the path pleasing God, bringing many blessings on us and future generations.
“Therefore, my children, be zealous for the law and give your lives for the covenant of our ancestors. “Remember the deeds that our ancestors did in their times, and you shall win great honor and an everlasting name. Was not Abraham found faithful in trial, and it was credited to him as righteousness? Joseph, when in distress, kept the commandment, and he became master of Egypt. Phinehas our ancestor, for his burning zeal, received the covenant of an everlasting priesthood. Joshua, for executing his commission, became a judge in Israel. Caleb, for bearing witness before the assembly, received an inheritance in the land. David, for his loyalty, received as a heritage a throne of eternal kingship. Elijah, for his burning zeal for the law, was taken up to heaven. Hananiah, Azariah and Mishael, for their faith, were saved from the fire. Daniel, for his innocence, was delivered from the mouths of lions. And so, consider this from generation to generation, that none who hope in Heaven shall fail in strength. Do not fear the words of sinners, for their glory ends in corruption and worms. Today exalted, tomorrow not to be found, they have returned to dust, their schemes have perished. Children! be courageous and strong in keeping the law, for by it you shall be honored.” (1 Maccabees 2;50-64)
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