28th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Grateful hearts Lk. 17:11-19

Why do we come to church?

First and foremost to give thanks. 

That is what the word EUCHARIST means;

“To give thanks”

So where is everyone?

Many people do not come to God until they need something. 

And then like the nine lepers who were cured;

Once they get what they want,

God never sees them again;

Until they need Him. 

Giving thanks to God is not a “one time” thing. 

For God blesses us everyday;

It’s just that we take all of these blessings for granted;

Until they disappear or we need something. 

Every breath we take;

Every star in the sky;

Every talent we have;

Every morning we wake up;

Is a gift from God. 

And usually only when we take our last breath;

Or the stars fall from the sky;

Or are talents run dry from old age or sickness;

Or we don’t wake up in the morning;

Do we finally realize how blessed we were. 

A life lived in Thanksgiving to God;

Is a life that is truly alive;

To everyone and everything around them;

And it is all because of God!

And when one realizes this 

One can’t wait to come to church 

And thank the Lord!