Lucia Silecchia on God Being at the Thanksgiving

"If most people were asked to describe a 'typical' or aspirational Thanksgiving celebration, they would likely describe a scene such as that portrayed in Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting, 'Freedom From Want.'

"This painting is frequently reproduced at this time of the year, and it is widely familiar. It depicts a pair of beaming grandparents at the head of a dinner table. . . .

"There is another, less famous Norman Rockwell painting that captures the beautiful simplicity of Thanksgiving in a way that can be better appreciated by those whose Thanksgiving celebrations might be a little less than perfect or those who seek the deeper spiritual side to the day. 'Saying Grace,' a 1951 Rockwell painting depicts a simple, crowded diner with no tablecloths, no fine dishware and no fancy furniture. . . ."

In a recent commentary, writer/Professor Lucia A. Silecchia reflected on how "Thanksgiving is still Thanksgiving even when or if it lacks the trappings we hope it will have" and on how God is at the center of this day, no matter how we celebrate it

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The Pilot: Echoes: Lucia A. Silecchia: God at the center of Thanksgiving (5 NOV 25)