Email us at jdalylaw@aol.com. Featuring Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles and young adults. Become one of the 1,789 sites! Repentance—turning away from our sinful ways back to God—  opens the heavens so that the Lord, following 2 Chronicles 7:14 will “hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.”     The acute problems in this and other nations are beyond politics. God willing, thousands will take a stand against apathy, cowardice, fear, pride, worldliness, sexual sins, the threat of redefining marriage despite Jesus’ clear definition, idolatry, apostasy, breaking of our Godly covenant including not standing with Israel, moral decay, the shedding of innocent blood, and loss of religious liberty. Heintze, "Federal Legislation Establishing the Fourth of July Holiday". It was His Blood that set captives free in all nations. In addition, local and regional weather conditions may dictate whether the sale or use of fireworks in an area will be allowed. [14] (Only one other signatory, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, survived them, dying in 1832. [citation needed], Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Heintze, "A Chronology of Notable Fourth of July Celebration Occurrences". During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain's rule. In 1964, the name of the July 4 holiday was changed to Republic Day. Bold indicates major holidays commonly celebrated in the United States, which often represent the major celebrations of the month. The custom flourished in the 19th and 20th centuries and is still practiced in some New England towns. By the President of the United States of America. The holiday was celebrated on Monday, July 5. 2020 - 09 - 27 USCCB Daily Mass Readings: *Virtual* International Catholic Stewardship Council's Annual Conference, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chair Applauds President’s Executive Order Ensuring, U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chair Launches Respect Life Month and Invites Catholics to “Live the Gospel of Life”, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Lawmakers to Recognize Contributions of Immigrant and Refugee Essential Workers and Support Workers and Their Families, Explore more inspirational selections here. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states. July 4 was intentionally chosen by the United States because it corresponds to its Independence Day, and this day was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until 1962. His miracles birthed America.