Gratitude!

Gratitude is the key word for this weekend. In the first reading and Gospel from Mass this weekend, we will listen to gratitude and thankfulness. Naaman who was cleansed of his leprosy wanted to pay the prophet for the healing that took place but he would not take it. Being thankful and expressing that to God is what is important. The gospel has the healing of the 10 lepers and only one returns to give God thanks. We don't know what happened to the other nine but the one is a tremendous example. We need to be thankful for all the gifts and blessings that God gives to us in our lives. As one of my professors said in the seminary, "We need an attitude of gratitude." That really says it all. Do not be afraid to say thank you because that thankfulness can go a long way. Have a blessed weekend!