Mientras nos preparamos para celebrar la festividad del Día de Acción de Gracias, demos gracias por la presencia de nuestros seres queridos y con quienes compartimos la vida, y especialmente por el Dios de toda la creación que nos invita a su mesa y su banquete.
As we ready ourselves to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, let us give thanks for the presence of those we love and share life with and especially for the God of all creation who invites us to his table and feast.
"It is my hope that as chair of this new subcommittee, I can help draw our attention as to what still needs to be done to heal the pain caused by the sin of racism that still exists today. Reconciliation is still needed for those who are victims of racism, but also for those who have indirectly or directly hurt others."
Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with faithful courage. May we hold their pain and wounds in sacred trust knowing they are living witnesses of their commitment and sacrifice to defend our country.