As Americans celebrated Thanksgiving this past week, our Franciscan brother, Michael Duffy, OFM, a team member at St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia for nearly 25 years, offers thoughts on the meaning of these holidays and on the needs of many who frequent our nation’s feeding centers and soup kitchens. Fr. Michael has headed our friar province’s soup kitchen in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia for more than 25 years.
Thanksgiving is a special time at soup kitchens. It’s all about donations, remembering the poor, food, giving, and bringing to mind all of God’s blessings with grateful hearts. All of that comes easily at a soup kitchen. Continue reading
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