Counting our blessings

Summer made its exit on Tuesday as autumn began.

Our weather this summer was almost perfect for most of the Green Bay Diocese. We enjoyed plenty of beautiful sunny days (few with extreme temperatures or humidity) and adequate amounts of rainfall that usually didn't fall on weekends. The result has been lush gardens and bountiful crops for our farmers.

But alas, it's not been the case for the entire state. Within a three-hour drive of Green Bay are drought-stricken areas where corn and soybean crops are considered a complete loss.

As we treasure both our summer memories and these early fall days, we'd do well to give thanks to God for the blessings we receive. We also should offer prayers for those not so fortunate this summer.

As stewards, we're called to both give thanks for our blessings and to reach out in concern for others.