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Feb 19, 2024 · The Greek verb εὐχαριστέω (eucharisteō; “to give thanks; to be grateful”) occurs only 6 times in the whole Septuagint (LXX, the Greek version of the Old Testament), but 38 times in the New Testament, esp. in the Gospels and the Pauline Letters. The prefix εὐ (eu) means “good” and the noun χάρις (charis) by itself ...
Nov 24, 2018 · Father Francis Weiser, S.J. expanded that Moses actually prescribed two harvest feasts of thanksgiving: “the Feast of the Spring Harvest (Hag Shavuoth, Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost; Leviticus 23 ...
Nov 17, 2022 · While most Americans learned about the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving tradition in grade school, what most Americans do not know is that there is a relatively unknown—and historic— secondary account of this national feast day. And it tracks back to the 1500s with strong Catholic roots. In fact, Thanksgiving is really a Catholic feast day.
Nov 22, 2022 · The Liturgy of the Word “makes a remembrance of the marvelous works of God and inspires thanksgiving and praise” (Catholic Catechism, Paragraph 1103). After the Old and New Testament readings, we are so inspired we respond “Thanks be to God!”. When the Gospel is read, we are reminded of the marvelous stories and love of our Lord Jesus ...
Nov 22, 2007 · Unbeknownst to many Americans, Thanksgiving is yet another legacy of the Biblical heritage that shaped American law and culture over the centuries. There is at least some evidence that the deeply pious Pilgrims — who, as Puritans, believed the Old Testament law was binding on Gentiles as well as Jews — may have been partially inspired by the Jewish harvest festival of Booths (Sukkot).
Apr 13, 2017 · According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “As an old saying put it, the New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New” (CCC,129). The readings for Holy Thursday demonstrate this powerfully, highlighting themes of sacrifice, thanksgiving, and charity. On Holy Thursday, the Church commemorates the ...
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Nov 23, 2022 · This word is used in the New Testament in a way that recalls “the Jewish blessings that proclaim—especially during a meal—God’s works: creation, redemption, and sanctification” (CCC §1328; see Luke 22:19 and 1 Corinthians 11:24). This sacrament is called the Eucharist precisely because it is a thanksgiving offered to God for these gifts.
