Thanksgiving, Gratitude & Fatima - How to Give Thanks in All Things | 32
Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine | Fr. Luke Mary & Br. Pius Marie CFR
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19m
As Thanksgiving and the First Sunday of Advent arrive together, Fr. Luke and Br. Pius dive deep into the Catholic spirituality of gratitude, even in the face of negativity, suffering, and everyday frustrations. Drawing from Sister Lucia of Fatima, the First Saturday Devotion, Scripture, psychology, and real-life examples, this episode will help you cultivate a heart of thanksgiving—no matter what life throws at you.
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🙏 Topics we explore:
• Why Catholics can give thanks even for difficulties
• Sister Lucia’s profound thanksgiving prayer
• The origins of the Five First Saturdays and Our Lady’s plea against ingratitude
• How gratitude rewires the brain (the “neurobiology of thanksgiving”)
• Navigating tough conversations at Thanksgiving gatherings
• The end of the liturgical year & preparing your soul for Advent
• Why Eucharist literally means thanksgiving
• How gratitude combats negativity and spiritual discouragement
• “Thank God ahead of time”—the wisdom of Blessed Solanus Casey
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