On behalf of Brother John and myself, please accept our warmest wishes and prayers for a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving, full of family and fun.
Although an American holiday and not overtly religious, it is, nevertheless, a reverent time to give thanks to the Lord our God for all the blessings he has bestowed on us — individually, our families and our country. After all, prayer was a the foundation of the very First Thanksgiving (in Virginia!) (See video). Each proclamation since, whether by the Continental Congress or the President of the United States, has called for prayer to our Creator and God for the special blessings He has granted this country.
Here, then, is a Catholic prayer of Thanksgiving for this special American holiday:
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.
Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have betowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends.
Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year.
This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.
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