We Give Thanks to God

And now, bless the God of all,
who has done wondrous things on earth;
Who fosters people’s growth from their mother’s womb,
and fashions them according to his will!
May he grant you joy of heart
and may peace abide among you…

Sirach 50: 22-23

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Let all your works give you thanks, O Lord,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your Kingdom
and speak of your might.

Psalm 145:  10-11

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Thanksgiving and Praise to the Father

1359 The Eucharist, the sacrament of our salvation accomplished by Christ on the cross, is also a sacrifice of praise in thanksgiving for the work of creation. In the Eucharistic sacrifice the whole of creation loved by God is presented to the Father through the death and the Resurrection of Christ. Through Christ the Church can offer the sacrifice of praise in thanksgiving for all that God has made good, beautiful, and just in creation and in humanity.

1360 The Eucharist is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Father, a blessing by which the Church expresses her gratitude to God for all his benefits, for all that he has accomplished through creation, redemption, and sanctification. Eucharist means first of all "thanksgiving."

1361 The Eucharist is also the sacrifice of praise by which the Church sings the glory of God in the name of all creation. This sacrifice of praise is possible only through Christ: he unites the faithful to his person, to his praise, and to his intercession, so that the sacrifice of praise to the Father is offered through Christ and with him, to be accepted in him.

For more information from the Catechism of the Catholic Church please visit http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P41.HTM

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We give thanks to God for all the countless blessings bestowed upon us. 

I would like to thank you for the gifts of your friendship and faith, prayers and encouragement, ideas and inspiration.  I thank God for bringing us together on this journey.

Whether nearby, miles away, or across the globe, let us be united in Spirit as we celebrate the Holy Eucharist, the ultimate sacrifice of Thanksgiving.  All glory, honor and praise to our loving and gracious God!

Prayerful best wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving Day to you and your loved ones!

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