Thanksgiving by Norman Rockwell
Today I thank God
for the gift of faith,
that strength, power and source within
showing me the way,
guiding me in the dark,
making sure my unsteady step,
giving light for me to find the truth
and hope when all seems lost...
Today I thank God
for the gift of the Church,
that wounded,rag-tag, joyful company
of sinners and saints
whose faith (see above)
binds us together
and binds us to God...
Today I thank God
for all the people
around, behind and before me;
the people who gave me life,
shaped my life,
bring me joy for today
and hope for tomorrow...
Today I thank God
for the simple tools
I have for doing his work:
words, wonder, wit, witness and wisdom-
definitely in that order!
Today I thank God for you!
Aliased or named, anonymous or silent:
you are solidly one half of an enterprise
that brings me more joy than you know.
For being there, for reading, for commenting,
for coming back again and again:
Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
I am thankful to have a brother such as yourself and for the chance to have grown up with you, especially in the last fifteen years!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is on my "bookmark" list, and I'm thankful for it every day!
ReplyDeletePlease forgive my sister and me for conducting family business here, but...
ReplyDeleteLikewise, Ruthie - and likewise, John - love you both!
Will try to call both of you later today!
And I too am thankful for so many things.One very special thank you goes to you and all the help, caring and friendship you have given me. You have managed to help me more then you will ever know.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for the pastor we have at Holy Family Parish. Since Vatican II I have been waiting for a pastor who understood Vatican II and paid attention to it. I am grateful that we have a pastor who relates easily to parishoners. I am glad that he is an excellent homelist. I am pleased that he likes good music. I don't know when he sleeps seeing as how he must work 30 hours every day.
ReplyDeleteI too am grateful for the faith and the faithful. We have a wonderful pastor and parish. Each day I feel blessed to be a part of it. Thanks for blogging on your vacation.
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