GRATITUDE
Wisdom 6:1–11; Psalm 82; Luke 17:11–19
Today’s gospel presents us with Jesus’ encounter with the ten lepers. He cures all ten, but only one comes back to thank him. The ingratitude of the others was not overlooked. Beloved, how often do we thank God for his blessings?
Sometimes, we take these things for granted. We don’t value them until we are in need of them. Let us be thankful if we want our tank to be full. The one who came back to express gratitude was further blessed with the grace of salvation.
One of the marks of a true Christian attitude is the ability to be thankful for both the trials and blessings of life. St. Paul says in Eph 5:20 and 1 Thess 5:18, Give thanks for all things, in all circumstances. Gratitude empowers us to scale higher. A man who is not grateful will hardly live a great life. Until we thank God for where we are, we cannot move to where we are meant to be.
As in today’s first reading, let us learn to be responsible and accountable, seek and embody wisdom in decision-making, and demonstrate discernment, understanding, and gratitude to God for his gifts.
Let us pray
Father, look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for all the graces and blessings you have bestowed upon us. By the Holy Spirit, keep us true, and may we do your will in all things through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
