Archive for 'Gratitude'

The Blessings of Gratitude

Luke 17: 11-19 Wis 6: 1-11 / Psa 82 Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? (Luke 17:17) The reason why the world’s in strife: We don’t thank God the way we should; The secret to a happy life Is a heart full of gratitude. As Jesus continued His journey to [...]

The Blessings of Gratitude

Luke 17: 11-19 Ti 3: 1-7 / Ps 23: 1- 6 Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? (Luke 17:17) The reason why the world’s in strife: We don’t thank God the way we should; The secret to a happy life Is a heart full of gratitude. As Jesus continued His [...]

Salt and Light

Matthew 5: 13-16 1 Kgs 17: 7-16 / Ps 4: 2-5, 7b-8 You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:13,14) God has chosen you from the fold To bear His light, and salt the earth; By witnessing for Christ be bold To share your life for what [...]

A Poor Widow’s Offering

Luke 21: 1-4 Dn 1:1-6.8-20 / Dn 3:52-56 While Jesus watched the wealthy bringing their offerings to the temple, He noticed a poor widow go up to the treasury to put in two small coins. (Luke 21: 1) To those who practice charity, God’s blessings flow abundantly; With grateful hearts let’s strive to be God’s [...]

A Heart Full of Gratitude

Luke 17: 11-19 Wis 6:2-11 / Ps 82 Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? (Luke 17:17) The reason why the world’s in strife: We don’t thank God the way we should; The secret to a happy life Is a heart full of gratitude. As Jesus continued His journey to Jerusalem [...]

The Joy of Serving the Lord

Luke 10:17-24 Bar 4:5-12,27-29 / Ps 69 Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20) I asked as I knelt down to pray, “These blessings, why do I deserve?” I rejoiced when I heard Him say, “Because it’s the Lord God you serve.” [...]