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Of Fireworks and First Light: A Prayer for True Patriotism

What if loving America meant less shouting in parades and more kneeling in muddy gardens, less blind adoration of flags and more sharp, shining gratitude for the gifts given and the responsibilities laid at our feet? In a voice both playful and penitent, explore how Fulton Sheen, the Church, and a few wild sparrows teach us to tether patriotism to faith—and why only such a tangled, luminous loyalty can save both souls and the country.

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