I am thankful for...
- My faith - It has grown and evolved to depths I never knew could exist within me. I still have such a long way to go, but the journey has been wonderful.
- The Sacraments - The more I understand my faith the more I appreciate the divine made available to us via the Sacraments. They are God's never-ending gifts that inspire us to greater lives.
- My family - My wife and children are the center of my earthly universe and they, along with my extended family, show me God's love every single day. What a blessing to have so much love from so many people.
- My mother - She is so strong, so independent, so funny and so spiritual. She is an inspiration to me.
- My faith community - We are so blessed at our church to have close friendships with a very large number of faithful, learning, humble Catholics who do their best to understand and live their faith everyday. We are all on our own faith journeys and together, we give each other strength and guidance during trying times.
- My job - I have always worked hard not to take my employment for granted. Every morning I thank God for allowing me to have an income and health insurance. Even when there were times where it was hard or difficult or unfulfilling... it is and always will be a gift and I do my best to treat it as such.
- Making movies - I am so thankful the Lord has allowed me to use the gifts he has given me to praise his name in such little ways like Club God and Purgatory, USA. I feel like I am finally fulfilling my responsibilities as part of the greater Body of Christ.
- My home town - I love living in Safety Harbor. It's like a small town in the middle of a big city. The people are nice, everything is in walking distance and the families we've met through Little League are top notch.
- And most of all... God's mercy - I am such a broken man... I am the definition of imperfection in light of God's true perfection. I have so many flaws, so many repeatable moments of weakness and lack of holiness. I don't nor will I ever deserve God's mercy, yet He continues to provide it. This humbles me to no end.
I hope everyone has a wonderful, safe and blessed Thanksgiving weekend.
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Thanks, Pete, for those nice words.
The one thing I came home with from Medjugorje is to be thankful for our Priests. True, they are human and not perfect, but they have the HIGHEST calling on this earth. What President,King,Dictator or any other ruler can bring us Jesus in the Holy Eucharist? Think about it.
Love ya, Ma
True. The fact that imperfect priests are higher in the spiritual food chain than angels goes to show you just how important they are in the grand scheme of things.
I am very thankful that you are my brother! You make me very proud!
Happy Birthday!!!!!
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Ret
It is always interesting when Thanksgiving rolls around. I know many who think of it as a insignificant holiday with its only value lying in the reprieve they receive from work/school. But it is more than that. I, personally, love every holiday of the year. Each has a significant meaning.
Before this post, I always thought of Thanksgiving as just another time for family to gather together and enjoy each others company for a brief moment. I had heard others speak of little things that they were thankful for and never gave it a second thought.
But when you bring up your faith, the greatest gift God has ever bestowed upon us, I realize the importance of the gratitude that I have been overlooking. Faith, the Sacraments, Mercy, Family, Friends, Work....they are all so important. I realize how much I have to be thankful for.
I always knew that God had blessed my life with such wonderful gifts, but now I consciously realize how blessed I truly am. I am consciously thankful.
So, thank you. I know that this post is long, but thank you.... not just for your entry, but for the love, compassion, and faith you have shown me my whole life. Thank you for helping to show me how to be a holy woman of God. Thank you for showing and helping me to succeed as I get older. Thank you for being the most amazing that you could possibly be.
Thank you for being MY father, and for loving me with your whole heart.
I love you Dad. Thank you.
Love always,
DC
Wow... I guess I'm doing something right :)
It's actually Stephen that is doing something right!
Happy Birthday Pete! Enjoy Thanksgiving tomorrow with family...loveyou.
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