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Bastille Day - Communal Reflection and Prayer 🇫🇷 Reflection “For you were called to freedom… serve one another through love.” — Galatians 5:13 As the morning light fills the church, we remember that freedom is more than a moment in history — it is a grace God places within every heart. Bastille Day reminds us that people long to live in dignity, to walk without fear, and to be treated with compassion. Christ shows us that true freedom is found not in power, but in love that serves. Every act of kindness, every word of mercy, every moment of forgiveness becomes a small liberation — a way of helping another person breathe again. May this day inspire us to be a community where hope rises, burdens are lifted, and love becomes the path we choose. 🙏 Prayer Lord, You call us to the freedom of love. Let Your light guide our hearts as this new day begins. Free us from anything that divides, discourages, or weighs us down. Teach us to serve one another with gentleness and courage. May our parish be a place where every person finds welcome, where compassion grows, and where Your Spirit leads us into the freedom of hope and peace. Amen. #BastilleDayReflection #Galatians513