Luke 17:11-19
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Sama’ria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
Homily:
Gratitude is the real reward a giver receives.
Starved off gratitude, givers become empty.
With offerings of gratitude, givers are re-filled.
Givers do not give because they desire gratitude. They give as a sign of gratitude for having. Those they give to can only fully own the gift, if they give back thanks. Givers want you to own the gift. Simple, yet regularly overlooked.
Never forget to give thanks. Start today. Start now. And let it be your overarching commitment.