Looking for saints who shared her love of cooking, this mother discovered several whom she would like to invite to her house.

This year’s Thanksgiving American Catholic Radio program highlights Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be beatified, recalling the first grateful meal shared by native Americans and pilgrims, and Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk of Cincinnati speaking on gratitude.

Share what you are thankful for during the Thanksgiving holiday with these special prayers: Thanksgiving Prayer, Thanksgiving Table Prayer, Prayer at Harvest and Thanksgiving and Prayer of Thanksgiving.

Days observed and celebrated by secular society can be events to be used to make connection to important faith-related concepts for children and families. Jeanne Hunt, author of the St. Anthony Messenger Press Holy Bells and Wonderful Smells: Year-Round Activities for Classrooms and Families, suggests ways parents and teachers can make Thanksgiving come alive for children in faith-filled and fun experiences.

Here are some suggestions for ways in which we can remind ourselves that we are truly blessed.

The celebration of Thanksgiving is a perfect reminder and opportunity for all of us to stop and think about how often or even if we say thanks for things throughout the year.