Rorate Caeli: The last day of the calendar year is when we give thanks for the past 365 days. Even though Anno Domini MMXIII was a roller coaster of a year in the Church, we still have plenty to be thankful for in our lives.
The traditional sacraments, good priests and religious, family, friends and health are hopefully some of things for which we can give thanks today. For loved ones lost this year, perhaps we can give thanks that they were given Last Rites and, God-willing, died in the state of grace. More on this here with link to “usual conditions.”
