Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of joyful remembrance for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. It is a day of reflection and gratitude for the lives we have, and for those whom we share. Thanksgiving is a time to look around us and open our hearts to those in need. Just as the Native Americans shared out of their poverty with the first settlers, so to are we called to share with others in need out of our poverty.

Exactly what do I mean by poverty? I am not talking about being poor; rather I am talking about giving from our genuine resources instead of our left over abundance. Faithful gratitude shows us that God has good gifts that God wants to provide to those willing to accept them. Therefore the more we give of ourselves, the more blessings we receive from God.

Thanksgiving reminds us that God is at the center of all creation, and a simple word of gratitude opens up for us countless abundance, grace and love.

I wish you all a most holy and blessed Thanksgiving. May the God of peace and mercy shine down upon you and your families restoring relationships where broken, heal broken hearts, and bring love and warmth to all.