Good morning good people,
May the Lord give you peace and blessings in the Holy Spirit. It is 12th November 2025. We celebrate the memorial of St. Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr.
St. Therèse of Lisieux reminded us “Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude.”
How grateful are we to God and one another?
Wisdom 6:1-11 and Luke 17:11-19 remind us that nothing delights God more than a heart filled with gratitude.
Gratitude is the fragrance of a humble soul that recognizes God’s hand in every blessing. Many fail to thank God because pride blinds them to His goodness. Those who lead others must especially learn to lean on God, acknowledging that all power and authority are gifts, not possessions. True leadership is born of humility and gratitude, not domination or self-glory. The ungrateful leader loses God’s favour and the people’s trust, while the grateful one draws divine strength and wisdom.
Gratitude is the sign of spiritual health—it fills us with joy and peace, while ingratitude poisons the heart with bitterness and pride. The Book of Wisdom warns that “strict scrutiny awaits those in power” (Wis 6:8), reminding us of that God alone is supreme.
The Psalmist prays, “Arise, O God, judge the earth” (Ps 81:8), echoing the cry for justice rooted in thankfulness.
In the Gospel, only one of ten healed lepers returns to thank Jesus. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of healing and grace.
Let us never take God’s generosity for granted, but live each day with thankful hearts, blessing others as we have been blessed.
May God bless you.