In the United States, this day is dedicated to thanking God for the blessings we receive daily and often take for granted. Stemming from a tradition dating back to the first settlers in Massachusetts who celebrated a successful year along with Native Americans, setting aside ONE day for an official thank you has become a national event. Families gather around a traditional meal and gratitude, and the recognition of God's generosity are the theme for the day. No matter where we are, it helps to pray in thanksgiving, for we thus acknowledge that without the help and grace of God, we would have very little, or nothing. The following prayer by Fr. Herbert Yost, CSC, puts the appropriate words on our lips and in our hearts:
God of abundant generosity, source of all blessing, on this celebration
of Thanksgiving, we call to mind the blessings of this year. Many of us
have much to be thankful for—loving relationships, good health,
meaningful work and time to spend with family and friends. Bless all
those who go without these gifts today, especially the poor, sick and
lonely. May we share what we have been given with others, mindful that
all that is good comes from You.
Please accept our feelings of
gratitude and make those feelings our prayer of thanksgiving. We ask
this in the name of Jesus the Christ, and through the power of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
Happy Thanksgiving..
Bro. Rene
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