Gratitude

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  Word of God  
 
Bless the Lord
and forget not all his benefits.
Psalm 103:2
 


We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits,
as we do in asking for them.

 
St. Vincent de Paul, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Consider what God has done for you,
and give thanks with full voice.
Tobit 13:6
 


It is through God’s goodness
that all that is truly good is given us.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

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


Gratitude is the memory of the heart.

 
St. Mary MacKillop, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be generous.
1 Timothy 6:18
 


Find out how much God has given you
and from it take what you need;
the remainder is needed by others.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Give thanks to the Lord.
Sirach 39:6
 


If the Lord bestows upon you any kind of prosperity,
thank him humbly.

 
St. Louis of France, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Give thanks in all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
 


If good things happen, bless God and the good remains.
If bad things happen, bless God and the evil is taken away.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

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


Thanksgiving is a true acknowledgement;
we, applying ourselves with great reverence
and in loving fear, rejoicing and giving thanks to God.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Give thanks to the Lord.
Psalm 9:1
 


If the only prayer you say
in your whole life, is 'thank you',
that would suffice.

 
Meister Eckhart, 13th century

 

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