This year, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., released his Thanksgiving message both as a podcast for the Diocese of Trenton’s newly launched audio series, “Catching the Word,” and in its traditional print format.
In his message, Bishop O’Connell recounts his Thanksgiving preparations for this year and years past, as well as focuses on that for which he is thankful.
“My dear friends, thanksgiving is such a special holiday. Let’s really take the time to be grateful for all the good in our lives. Let’s think of the positive, not the negative; what we have been given, not what we lack; what is right in the world, not what is wrong; what is good about our neighbors, not where they fall short; the graces we enjoy, the blessings that are ours. This Thanksgiving, let’s remember and never forget that all we are and all we have are God’s gift to us … and what we do with his generosity is our gift back to him.
“Happy Thanksgiving! May God continue to bless us all.”
You can listen to Bishop O’Connell’s full message by clicking the player above or visiting our podcast page, HERE, or you can read the text of his message, HERE.