"The main course at every real feast is the loving affection, laughter, and telling of stories with those we share the meal. At any feast, the food, whether meager or magnificent, is only secondary."
Fr. Ed Hays, "A Book of Wonders"
As we make our grocery lists for next week's Thanksgiving feast, let us remember this wise truth from Fr. Ed Hays. It is not the actual food on the table that makes the feast a celebration, it is the people around the table that give it its true "feast-ness." Let us remember that "Where two or three are gathered, there am I in their midst." (Matthew 18:20) Which reminds us to be sure and invite Jesus to our feast! And, finally, let us also remember those who may not have the means or people with which to celebrate this feast day. Can we contribute to a community celebration? Donate to the food bank? Help St. Vincent de Paul? Can we gather people around our tables that may be alone? How can we make our celebration more about the people than the food? "Food" for thought, right? Love, heidi
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