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Homily – Thanksgiving Day (Luke 21:20–28)
Fr. Curtis Kondik

Today is Thanksgiving, a day to pause and recognize the blessings we’ve been given. In his recent article in Northeast Ohio Catholic, Bishop Malesic reminds us that Advent — which begins this weekend — is a time to slow down, listen to God, and grow closer to Him. He encourages us to spend at least fifteen minutes each day in prayer and to live with gratitude for the grace of baptism. Gratitude and hope are at the center of today’s Gospel, where Jesus says: “Stand erect and raise your heads, because your redemption is at hand.”

Jesus gives this prophecy for a reason. Catholic scholars explain that He is speaking first about the destruction of Jerusalem, which would happen within a generation. It was a warning to His followers, so they would not be caught off guard. But He also points beyond that event to His Second Coming — the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan. His words are both a warning and a promise: turmoil will come, but redemption is near.

That’s important for us today. We know life brings upheaval — whether in the world around us or in our own families. Jesus does not tell us to despair. He tells us to lift our heads, to trust that God’s plan is unfolding even when we cannot see it clearly.

Gratitude helps us do that. On Thanksgiving, we remember that gratitude changes how we see things. Without it, it’s easy to fall into the habit of always seeing the glass as half empty — focusing on what we lack, what went wrong, or what we wish were different. Gratitude shifts our vision. It helps us notice the blessings that are already here: the gift of baptism, the love of family, the daily ways God provides. Gratitude steadies us, reminding us that we are chosen and redeemed, even when life feels uncertain.

Gratitude naturally leads us into prayer. Bishop Malesic’s advice is simple and practical: spend fifteen minutes each day in prayer. Thanksgiving is a good day to begin or renew that habit.  Prayer helps us listen to God and strengthens us to face difficulties with hope. It’s in prayer that gratitude deepens, and hope takes root.

And hope is what allows us to see redemption breaking into our lives. Gratitude and prayer open our eyes to notice God’s presence in ordinary places — in family gatherings, in kindness shown to us, and in the sacraments. Hope is confidence in God’s promises, confidence that even in turmoil, Christ is near.

So today, let us give thanks not only for food, family, and freedom, but above all for baptism and redemption in Christ. As Advent begins, let us commit to daily prayer and gratitude, so that even in times of turmoil we can stand tall, heads lifted, knowing our redemption is at hand.

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