This morning I was listening to Catholic Radio Indy and a segment on the SonriseMorning Show, and the host asked when the first
Thanksgiving was and where. The other
personalities on the show and myself thought it was Plymouth Rock in the early1600’s, but the first Thanksgiving goes back to city of St. Augustine in
Florida in 1565 where a Mass was celebrated and a dinner shared. He also mentioned that the Native American,
Squanto, who participated in the feast of thanks at Plymouth Rock, was a
Catholic. For more details Catholic Online has an article about Thanksgiving where you will also find a prayer for
Thanksgiving.
If you would like some ideas to include your Catholic faith
into Thanksgiving see the Seasonal Features Thanksgiving section on American
Catholic website. Of course a great way to start your day and give thanks is to
attend Mass Thanksgiving morning where we give thanks to God and receive our
Lord Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist. If you are traveling be sure to check out Mass Times to find out where and what time Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
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