Unhappy 4th? Talk to an immigrant...

Feeling a little disconnected from our nation’s 250th birthday this year? Even a bit... nonchalant?

Do yourself a favor: Talk to an immigrant.

New Americans see things many of us take for granted. And it’s not just the landscapes or the prosperity. They see the true greatness of this country.

They see how we welcome the tired and the weary. How we show up for the sick, the elderly, and the vulnerable. They see a nation that shares its wealth with communities facing war, famine, and natural disasters.

That’s exactly why we hold our weekly prayer vigils. To remind ourselves how to be welcoming. Because real greatness isn’t built on pride, wealth, or luck.

Greatness lives in humility. It’s a willingness to serve others as much as we serve ourselves. It echoes that timeless call: "Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest."

New Americans don't just need us. We need them. They remind us of the beauty of our last 250 years, and they give us hope for the next 250.