"John Adams wrote a remarkable letter to his beloved wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. On the eve of what was to be Independence Day, Adams wrote, 'I am apt to believe that (Independence Day) will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.'
"Adams went on to say exactly how he thought the day should be spent. Beginning as a man of faith, Adams says, 'It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.' Furthermore, he continues, 'It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.'"
In a
recent commentary, Father Patrick Briscoe, O.P.,
reflected on some of the reasons why John Adams believed the Fourth of July would be important and on freedom as a gift from God..
To access Fr Patrick's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP: How John Adams wanted us to celebrate Independence Day (4 JUL 21)
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