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| (Fireworks over our Monastery Photo by Postulant Laura Suhr) |
What memories
come to mind when you think about the 4th of July? Do you have any family traditions? Some of my
memories focus on family, fun, and swimming at “The Lake.” Along with picnics
and fireworks, the day was complete. For as long as I can remember my family
celebrated July 4th with some cousins at our family lake cabin. So
now, fifty years later the family tradition has changed very little, yet for me
the meaning of the day has changed quite a bit. As an adult, I recognize the
holiday as more than picnics and fireworks. It is time to thank God for His
many blessings bestowed on us every day. It is a time to thank all the women
and men who currently serve in the armed forces and protect us every day. As we
take time to remember our country today, let us also remember the women and men
who protected our country in the past. An interesting fact about July 4 you may
not know about. It was on July 4, 1852, when the first sisters arrived from
Eichstätt and set foot on American soil in the midst of parades and
celebrations. If you would like more information about Saint Benedict’s
Monastery, please contact Sister Lisa Rose at lrose@csbsju.edu.
Lisa Rose, OSB
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