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Whether we share his faith or not, the words and actions of Pope Leo gain our attention for their sincerity and strength. While speaking with NBC’s Molly Hunter on Nov. 25, the Chicago native shared what he hopes people remember during the annual holiday:
I would encourage all people, especially with this beautiful feast that we have in the United States, which unites all people, people of different faiths, people who perhaps do not have the gift of faith, but to say thank you to someone, to recognize that we all have received so many gifts, first and foremost, the gift of life, The gift of faith, the gift of unity to encourage all people to try and promote peace and harmony and to give thanks to God for them and the gifts we can give.
Taking the cue, my thanks are many, too many to enumerate here, but my series fifteen thanks yous gets at some people whose influence upon my life continues to enrich me to this day That some of then are gone now does not lessen my gratitude for their place in my life. but none of then can match what I owe to my family — as I am sure is the circumstance for many others. What occurs today that diminishes the giving of gratitude is worrying, but maybe things are turning around in how we operate as a citizenry. I recommend Pope Leo’s advice to all of you and offer my own thanks to all of those who via conversations here and elsewhere have granted me the favor of their ideas and attention.
happy thanksgiving!
