Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

 

“And one of them, realizing he had been healed, … fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.”

 

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19

 

As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed.  And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.  He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?  Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”  Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.”

 

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad! (Psalm 1218:24) In today’s gospel, Jesus is teaching us about reverence and respect.  Zt the same time we are asked to give thanks and praise God for all he has done for us.  Give thanks this glorious day for it is truly by God’s grace that we are here to celebrate this wonderful day.

A Simple Prayer

 

Lord, I want to thank you for all you have given me.

I want to thank you for your mercy which you give me unconditionally

I want to thank you for your compassion and kindness

I am afflicted and you make me clean

 

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon