St. Francis de Sales says that gratitude is the beginning of humility because it recognizes that all we have and are gifts from a loving and generous God. Today the people of the United States celebrate Thanksgiving from sea to shining sea. It is a day we celebrate with those closest to us, family and friends. It is an opportunity for each one of us to step back and reflect on the blessings we know are from God, and, if given the chance, share them with those who are important in our lives.
This prayer of thanksgiving is based on the writings of St. Francis de Sales. It comes from a prayer book on Salesian spirituality: Set Your Heart Free: The Practical Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales by John Kirvan. As we pray it, may we thank God for all the gifts He has given us.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving,
Fr. Jack Loughran, OSFS
Provincial
Toledo-Detroit Province
