“Serving Boone, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Kane, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties in Illinois ”
OUR MISSION
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends inspired by Gospel
values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal
relationships with and service to people in need.
Giving Thanks
I have received many blessings in my life and understand that “Each one of us has received a special grace, so like good stewards responsible for all these varied graces of God, put it at the service of others (1 Peter 4:10). With these
special graces, we are able to serve our neighbors in need with the same love and compassion that we receive from
God.
During this Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for all of our blessings of faith, family, and friends.
Your Servant Leader,
Susan
THANKSGIVING 2022
The Hard Road
James Lee, Spiritual Advisor, Central District
I am grateful for a wonderful journey
Walking a road with many twists and turns
Facing bitter cold and warm sun
Feeling a presence pushing me on
Facing sleepless nights
Visits from the Spirit during the fourth watch
Planting seeds of hope and promise
To be realized not now but maybe later
A life filled with joy and sadness
Walking the narrow beam
Sometimes falling off
But willing to sally forth
Hoisting the anchor
Sailing the rough seas
Learning the skills to navigate
Coming home safely
Learning early
Not to pray for an easy life
Pray to be a strong person
Know that God loves me
Grateful for my God walking with me
Holding my hand
Enabling me to discover realizations
One at a time
I have received many blessings in my life and understand that “Each one of us has received a special grace, so like good stewards responsible for all these varied graces of God, put it at the service of others (1 Peter 4:10). With these
special graces, we are able to serve our neighbors in need with the same love and compassion that we receive from
God.
During this Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for all of our blessings of faith, family, and friends.
Your Servant Leader,
Susan
THANKSGIVING 2022
The Hard Road
James Lee, Spiritual Advisor, Central District
I am grateful for a wonderful journey
Walking a road with many twists and turns
Facing bitter cold and warm sun
Feeling a presence pushing me on
Facing sleepless nights
Visits from the Spirit during the fourth watch
Planting seeds of hope and promise
To be realized not now but maybe later
A life filled with joy and sadness
Walking the narrow beam
Sometimes falling off
But willing to sally forth
Hoisting the anchor
Sailing the rough seas
Learning the skills to navigate
Coming home safely
Learning early
Not to pray for an easy life
Pray to be a strong person
Know that God loves me
Grateful for my God walking with me
Holding my hand
Enabling me to discover realizations
One at a time
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© 2019 Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Rockford Council
© 2019 Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Rockford Council
