I found this morning’s Psalm reading (146) to be a beautiful reflection of the awesome, healing power of God and God’s love. Recent weeks in our country have caused great unrest among some, most especially our immigrant communities. At a recent gathering in Chicago to honor Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinal of that Archdiocese offered insightful remarks about the value of human life. I share them with you as a reminder of God’s abundant love for each and every one of us, most especially those in greatest need. Blessings on your week ahead!
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago- June 15, 2025
“They [our country’s immigrants] are here due to a broken immigration system which both parties have failed to fix,” he said to cheers from many in the stands. “They are here not by invasion but invitation: to harvest the fruits of the earth that feed our families, an invitation to clean our tables, homes and hotel rooms, an invitation to landscape our lawns, and yes even an invitation to care for our children and elderly.”
Noting that it was the day before Trinity Sunday, a celebration of the Christian doctrine of the three persons of God, he said that the value of human life is defined by the fact of being loved by God.
Christians have an obligation, he said, to reject “language or activity that demonizes and degrades the dignity of others, that pretends that some persons are unworthy to be connected to us.”
Keeping the Faith 