Season of Gratitude If I had three wishes, for what would I wish? My wishes have changed from those of my youth. Then, I wished for world peace and for an end to poverty. Money would have been nice too! Money would still be nice, but it’s not essential. How much money can I–one person–spend? […]
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Season of Gratitude All of us have benefitted in some way or another from those people who have lived before us. Some have given us indoor plumbing, electricity, automobiles and airplanes, and countless other conveniences. Physicians and scientists have discovered cures that ease our pain and extend our life expectancy. Our foremothers and forefathers in […]
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Season of Gratitude For whining children, bless the Lord. For unpaid bills, bless the Lord. For a home in need of repairs, bless the Lord. For an ego, bruised and needing comfort, bless the Lord. For aching bones and a tired body, bless the Lord. For the opportunity to live life fully, with all its […]
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Season of Gratitude “All I want is a little appreciation for what I do around here. A ‘thank you’ now and then.” “Why should I thank you for helping around the house? It’s your responsibility just as much as it’s mine. You’re not helping me out; you’re just doing your share.” The argument continues; we […]
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Season of Gratitude How many times do I need to say, “I love you,” before someone believes me? Once? Twice? Seventy times seven? Can I ever say it too much if I truly mean it? How many times do I need to say, “thank you,” to change an attitude? Once? Twice? Seventy times seven? You […]
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Season of Gratitude “I’m sorry,” the two fighting boys begrudgingly say; they shake hands under the watchful eyes of the playground supervisor. They don’t truly mean it, of course, but at least the effort was a start. For the moment, the apologies put an end to their fight. I don’t always have to mean it […]
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In his epistles, St Paul repeatedly gives thanks to God for the communities of faith to whom he writes. His giving thanks is more than a gimmick or a polite way to begin and end letters; giving thanks is a way of life that Paul embraced and to which we, too, are called. Moreover, giving […]
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