[Apologetics] A Catholic twist on our American holiday

[Dianne Dawson]

Sunday, July 4, 2010
A Catholic twist on our American holiday 

By Mary DeTurris Poust 

Sure, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were great men in our nation's history and kind of cool with that whole dying together on the Fourth of July thing. But what about the lesser known but still great men that made their mark on this day long ago? What about Charles Carroll? That's right, Charles Carroll.

As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's take a moment to appreciate Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and the longest-living, last-surviving signer. With all those credits to his name, why isn't he more well known?

Jesuit educated, Charles Carroll was cousin to John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop and archbishop in the United States. So spark up the barbecue and toast a marshmallow or two in honor of one of our own who was there when it all happened. Learn more about Charles by clicking HERE.
Posted by Mary DeTurris Poust at 4:54 PM

http://www.osvdailytake.com/2010/07/catholic-twist-on-our-american-holiday.html 


Like a deer that longs for running waters so my soul longs for you, O God.
Ps 42:1


      
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