Gratitude

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  Word of God  
 
Continue steadfastly in prayer,
being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2
 


Our customary prayers ought to be said with giving thanks,
when we rise from sleep, when we go forth,
when we prepare to receive food, after receiving it,
and when at last, we are going to rest.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The favors of the Lord I will recall.
Isaiah 63:7
 




Give thanks without growing weary of the liberality
of such a good Father.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to your name, Most High.
Psalm 92:1
 



Happy is the one who becomes a fountain of voices-
all of them praising God in all things.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I will give thanks to you, O Lord.
Psalm 57:9
 




If you consider the dignity of the giver,
no gift will seem small or unimportant.
Nothing given by the Most High is insignificant.

 
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis, 15th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord, on my bed I remember you.
Psalm 63:6
 


When you lie down on your bed, remember with thanksgiving
the blessings and the providence of God.

 
St. Anthony of the Desert, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Gracious and merciful is the Lord.
Psalm 111: 4-5
 


Learn to recognize God's gifts and be thankful for every blessing.

 
Blessed Henry Suso, 14th century

 

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