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   O Lord that lends me life,Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.—William Shakespeare ——- Introduction:In the nine days leading up to Thanksgiving I will share a novena of prayers, reflections, and music selections that may enhance the celebration of this special day with your family and friends. Day 9: Happy Thanksgiving!!   Day 9: After eight

See Archbishop Lori’s letter to the faithful.

As I’ve heard about more and more stores opening early, especially on Thanksgiving, for shopping, I took a hard-nosed stance in opposition.I said it was unfair to employees for cutting into their family time when their wages are already low. And I blasted the rampant consumerism wrapped up in the

  Introduction: In the nine days leading up to Thanksgiving I will share a novena of prayers, reflections, and music selections that may enhance the celebration of this special day with your family and friends. Day 7: Today I will share some prayers for the many people who are traveling this week to get

 Matt Walsh’s recent blog on the Thanksgiving/Black Friday controversy titled If You Shop on Thanksgiving, You Are Part of the Problem surprisingly takes aim at the American consumer. Typically, outrage concerning the increasing hours of Thanksgiving shopping is directed at major retailers, but Walsh points out that retailers need customers.