This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. “Thank you” are two words we hopefully use each day to acknowledge God’s many blessings. ThisThanksgiving holiday, think of all the things you have to be grateful for: life, faith, family, friends, and the food most will enjoy around a table filled with love and laughter. Appreciation for our many gifts should inspire within us an empathy for those who are struggling or hungry. This can be magnified during a holiday, when our gifts are so apparent and appreciated. Please pray for those in need, those who have no place to call home for Thanksgiving, and those who carry heavy burdens. This Thanksgiving, may we say “thank you” to the Lord, the source of all our gifts. And may our thanks be reflected in our words and actions this week, and always. To all of you, Happy Thanksgiving.