Ven. Fulton Sheen: ‘The Declaration of Independence Is a Declaration of Dependence’
‘Because God made us free, we have rights,’ said Archbishop Sheen. ‘Because God made us creatures, we have duties.’
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With Eyes Fixed on Eternity, We Rekindle True Fidelity to Our Country
Almighty God ‘has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat’
Semper Fidelis: A Story of Family, Sacrifice and Love of Country
May we remain always faithful to God, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and our beloved country.
Catholics in the American Revolution and an Update on Bishop Strickland (July 1)
Happy Fourth of July! As we prepare for Independence Day, let’s do some trivia on Catholic connections in the American Revolution. Register writer Joseph Pronechen has the facts about some of the unsung Catholic heroes who made their mark at our nation’s beginnings. But first we look at important Church news in the U.S. this week: Register Editor-in-Chief Shannon Mullen discusses the Vatican’s apostolic visitation of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas.
Fulton Sheen’s July 4 ‘Declaration of Dependence’
BOOK PICK: On July 4, 1941, then-Msgr. Fulton Sheen published a book to stir America’s soul into realizing what its independence entailed and to warn Americans what they must do to keep it.
1619, 1776 and the United States of America
COMMENTARY: There’s no arguing it: The United States of America, as our founders conceived it, started in 1776.
Critical Race Theory Won’t Help America — Only Selfless Love of Country Can Do That
It’s true that the United States has further progress to make, but abandoning our founding principles is no way to get there.
Patriotic Hymns: Singing in Praise of America’s Blessings
How our country’s lyrical legacy honors the Almighty
Bellarmine, Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
EDITORIAL: Any discussion of genius and influence must include two names, one the author of the Declaration of Independence and the other a doctor of the Church.
