Soon, we will gather around tables filled with food, savor the aromas of a feast, and share a favorite family recipe.<\/p>\n
Surrounded by the warmth of loved ones, we will laugh, tell stories, and feel the deep comfort of belonging.<\/p>\n
And together, we will bow our heads in prayer, giving thanks to God for our health, the safe roof over our heads, and for his abundant gifts of love and mercy that bless our lives in countless ways.<\/p>\n
Gratitude comes easily in such moments.<\/p>\n
But for people around the world who are struggling to find their next meal, gratitude is harder to find. For them, giving thanks often begins with something far more basic, like a bowl of soup, a piece of bread, or a safe place to rest.<\/p>\n
Whether in South America, the Caribbean, or Africa, the cry is the same: \u201cWe are hungry!\u201d<\/p>\n
Wherever suffering is found, you will also find Franciscans. Wherever hunger and hardship exist, we are there!<\/p>\n<\/div>