The focus: 13 inspiring quotes for the holiday

The focus: 13 inspiring quotes for the holiday

San Francisco, USA - This year's Thanksgiving Day, a festival of gratitude, is celebrated by family and friends. In the middle of the celebrations we think of the gifts and blessings that our Lord has generously granted us. But this day is a challenge for some. To give a smile to those who are looking for consolation, we remember the wise words of the saints who have preceded us.

Here are 13 inspiring quotes about gratitude that encourage us and encourage us:

inspiring quotes about gratitude

1. "This union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and my joy in deepest grief." - Santa Elizabeth Ann Seton

2. "Think of the past with gratitude, live passionately in the present and look with trust in the future." - San Juan Pablo II

3. "Get used to raise your heart to God several times a day, in gratitude for everything you have." - San José María Escrivá de Balaguer

4. "In all things, watch the provision of God and his wisdom, and thank him in everything." - Santa Teresa de ávila

5. "Oh God, give me all the best I have, generously with those who have nothing." - Santo Tomás de aquino

6. "The prayer is a sigh of the heart, a simple view of the sky, a cry of gratitude and love in the middle of exams." - Santa Teresa de Lisieux

7. "A single 'praised is God' in need is more worth more than a thousand thanksgiving in prosperity." - San Juan de ávila

8. "Oh my god, let me remember with gratitude and show your mercy on me." - San Agustín de Hipona

9. "The secret of happiness is to live at any moment and to thank God for everything he sends us in his kindness every day." - Santa Gianna Beretta Molla

10. "In your need there is only one necessary thing: to endure everything with resignation for the divine will." - San Gerardo Mayela

11. "The best way of showing our gratitude towards God and people is, everything, even the problems, to accept with joy." - Santa Teresa de calcuta

12. "The one who is the beginning and end, the Lord of the Angel, became obedient to human creatures." - San Antonio de Padua

13. "Jesus, joy of the heart in love, source of life, light of people, we turn to you and long for you." - San Bernardo de Claraval

These quotes, originally published in the National Catholic Register, were translated and adapted by ACI Prensa to remind us of the importance of gratitude.