E90: Thinking, Rational Creatures

What makes us thinking, rational creatures? In this episode we explore gratitude and thanksgiving with the help of Blessed Solanus Casey, St. Paul and of course, the eucharist. We’re thankful for y’all listening and we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones.

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0:00 Intro

1:22 The New Americans

4:02 Walther’s first Thanksgiving as an American

5:25 Gustavo’s experience with Thanksgiving

7:17 The first sign of a thinking, rational creature

12:42 In a funk? Practice gratitude

19:30 It’s heaven begun for the grateful on earth

24:30 An action of thanksgiving to God

28:38 Getting choked up in line for communion

32:15 In all circumstances give thanks

38:05 Thank God ahead of time

40:21 Ideas for practicing gratitude

41:10 We’re thankful for you

43:00 Outro