Ah...the joys of Monday. What better reason do we need to celebrate?
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In all seriousness, it's a beautiful thing to be able to "live in the moment." You know, the present is called a present because it's a gift...don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today...that sort of thing.
Just thinking about it, I'm honestly glad to be alive. I've had my share of close calls - the one that comes to mind first is the time I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle a few years ago (the driver was a little old lady on her way home from Mass, who was distracted and ran the stop sign) - and I'm happy to say that I'm still alive and in once piece.
But what about all those who aren't? Aborted babies come to mind, but there are plenty of other people who struggle against the odds to survive. Not just in the Middle East, either; here on our own continent, many Latin American countries aren't capable of supporting their populations.
Over the weekend, Franciscan University hosted a talk by a young woman from Chile who was actually raised a U.S. citizen in Colorado. Being of Hispanic descent and now part of a natively Hispanic community, she told us about the suffering of the people down in Latin America. It was sad, really, hearing her describe their living conditions.
Well, the point of her speach was that we should welcome illegal immigrants. That...that rubbed me the wrong way. Now, I'm not against immigration by any strech of the imagination; I simply believe that ILLEGAL immigrants should not have the same rights in this country as those of us who work and pay taxes to support said country. If they honestly want to work, pay taxes, and support the community, great. Please learn Engligh, apply for citizenship, and join the American melting pot. That's what our ancestors did. But don't just sit around on welfare, expecting the American government to pay for you.
I know that many (if not most) immigrants don't think this way. Most are probably trying to support their families, either here or abroad. I whole-heartedly support helping these people join our great nation.
All right, I'm done. No offence to immigrants everywhere. I love you guys. I wish the best for you, as brothers and sisters in Christ. Just...please don't come here expecting us to change and bend over backwards for you. In return, I'll respect your customs, conditions, and laws when I visit your wonderful countries.
God bless,
PHC
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