Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

One hundred fifty years ago, Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November "as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens." More than an act of gratitude for a bountiful harvest, the President desired to strengthen bonds of unity in the nation and recommit the people to peace and tranquility. As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, let us not forget the greatest act of Thanksgiving, the Eucharistic Feast.
Doctrine: Eucharistic, patriotism

Christus Vincit!

Christ conquers! Christ rules! Christ reigns! Amen! Alleluia!
Doctrine: Primacy of Christ, Kingship of Christ, Liturgical Year: Solemnity of Christ the King

Candlelight

The Maccabeats offer a lovely summary of the history of the Jewish feast of Hannukah. We hear this story in the readings at Mass during these final days of the liturgical year. Moreover, the Jewish liturgical calendar provided a basis for the development of the Christian liturgical cycle.
Doctrine: Scripture, liturgical year