Astrologers since Babylon have believed that some days were luckier than others. Some pagans would examine the flights of birds, particularly crows and buzzards, to determine what kind of a day they would have.
Others examined the livers of sheep. From such studies, they believed they could see what fortune would bring that day. Ancient historians tell of battles joined or avoided because of what the liver of a sacrificed sheep looked like.
Today, however, is different than all days. It, alone among the 365 and a quarter days of each year, tells us what we should do.
Catholic Fundamentalists, on this one day of the year, should do as it commands. And, we should do it every day that follows for the rest of our lives.
