“We must learn to give the best we have to God and others. Why? It is not just because God promises great blessings when we do, but because the meaning of our lives is found in becoming like Jesus.”
Stewardship: A sacrifice of praise
Thanksgiving: A spiritual exercise
“Here’s my theory: Those people who go around the table and say what they are thankful for at Thanksgiving dinner — they are happier than those who don’t.”
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope, joy, pope says at audience
At his livestreamed weekly general audience, the pope focused on the importance of thanking God and letting others see one’s gratitude.
Keeping gratitude on the table this Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches on November 26, The Central Minnesota Catholic asked people to reflect on how they will keep gratitude as their top priority this year.
Postelection, march toward Thanksgiving with gratitude
We need to use our national festival of thanks, and then the joyous and expectant season of Advent that follows — to focus on gratitude.
Maureen Pratt: School’s on! (for everyone)
“Learning is hard and is made harder during a pandemic, but expressing thanks can help regain balance.”
Retreat at home: Take a gratitude walk
Make a short retreat by walking and expressing gratitude for God’s creation
Praying my way to thankfulness
As we spend more time talking to Jesus, he transforms our hearts and our attitudes.