Prep Talk

Happy Fourth of July

Posted July 4th, 2015

Dear Prep Community, “The second day of July, 1776 (later changed to the 4th) will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. 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 forever more.” -John Adams to his wife Abigail. Happy Fourth of July! — Fr. Reilly