Recently, after celebrating Flag Day, I asked what patriotic song is the best theme song for this special day in our country.  The answer, of course, is "The Star Spangled Banner".  The very title of our country's national anthem speaks of the flag.  As we have been observing and participating in the "Fort Night for Freedom Days", as promoted by our American Bishops, I have come to the conclusion, after singing a variety of patriotic songs at the end of our Masses, that the theme song for these days and for our ongoing efforts to promote and protect the freedom of religion, should be "America".  The opening line of the song speaks of our "sweet land of liberty".  The first verse ends with "from every mountainside, let freedom ring".  As we have just observed "Independence Day" in our country, let us continue to celebrate and give thanks for the many freedoms we enjoy in this great country, and do our part to see that they continue for ourselves and for future generations.