Newsletter – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C.

REFLECTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – by Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart

Ten lepers are cured of a disgusting and horrible disease, yet only one returns to say thank you to Jesus. If they were asked, it’s possible these nine lepers who chose not to express their gratitude to Jesus all had some reason or excuse. Perhaps they forgot or were too tired or couldn’t find their way back.

Can you think of nine different reasons why people don’t thank others who have done them a kind service?

How are you with saying thank you? How are you with writing thank you notes? How are you with feeling lucky and thankful for all your blessings?

A common saying is that we only appreciate something when we don’t have it or when it’s not working right or when it hurts or is broken.

How often do you think about your legs or your eyes or your ears? Does your awareness of their role in your life increase after you spend time with a person who is deaf or blind, or who uses a wheelchair? Why is that?

How often do you appreciate electricity? or plumbing? or cars? What would your life be like without these conveniences?

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