A Time to Give Thanks

A Time to Give Thanks
On Thanksgiving, we come together to offer our gratitude for the blessings in our lives, for our families, friends, and loved ones, for the strength of our community, our city, and our country.

I was honored to give remarks at the 15th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday. While we may be divided by lines of religion and the walls of our houses of worship; we are united by the pursuit of justice and a devotion to peace, by our willingness to lift up the needy and help the less fortunate.

On this day of giving thanks, let us set aside our disagreements and seek out areas of common purpose, whether in charting a course of justice for immigrants or ministering to the poor, educating our children or curing disease. Let us recall the words of our patron saint, St. Francis – “For it is in giving that we receive” – and continue to give of ourselves on behalf of others, in the name of the greater good. May we all be blessed with a season of peace, with lives of joy, with the ability and the strength to sustain our faith and practice our values.

As many of us gather around our tables this week surrounded by family and friends, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides several resources to ensure that you and your loved ones have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Please visit their website or www.foodsafety.gov to learn how to prepare a meal that is both delicious and healthy.

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