Reflect
November can be a complicated month for lots of reasons. Maybe the holiday of Thanksgiving is not easy for you with family difficulties. The story of Thanksgiving itself is complicated. But it also offers us a wonderful opportunity to show thanks for the many blessings in our lives. This month, we can take the opportunity to celebrate the rich traditions and diverse cultures of our country and all the things for which we give thanks.
Pray
Great Creator,
We give you thanks and praise for the beautiful diversity of your children.
Help me to be open to new encounters between people and cultures
that are different from my own.
May I not focus on the differences between us
but rather on what unites us in deeper relationships and community.
Amen.
Act
Take a look at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ page for its Subcommittee of Native American Affairs, USCCB.org/committees/native-american-affairs. What strikes your mind as you read the various articles and resources? What challenges you?
