This Sunday's Word speaks of rejoicing in a place prepared for us with rich food and drink ( Isaiah 25:6-10 ; Matthew 22), coinciding with the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday. Our Sunday celebration is called the Eucharist, meaning the act of thanksgiving for God's work in creation ( Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1328). On this thanksgiving, may we harvest the goodness God has sown in our human families, and appreciate the fraternity which overcomes distressing isolation with dignifying charity and compassion (see Pope Francis' letter to all people of good will, Fratelli Tutti # 54).