Gratitude

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  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 God is insignificant.

 
The Imitation of Christ', Thomas a Kempis

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
 


In a spirit of hope and out of love for Christ,
let us bear and endure all things
and give thanks for everything that befalls us.

 
St. Gregory Nazianzen 4th century

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


Glory be to God for everything.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

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


No duty is more urgent
than that of returning thanks.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

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


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

 
Bl. Henry Suso, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
O God, we give thanks;
we recount your wondrous deeds.
Psalm 75:1
 


Most High, all powerful, good Lord,
to you all praise, glory and honor and all blessing;
to you alone, Most High, they belong.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Thank God now and forever.
Tobit 12:17
 


Hold fast to God who does not change.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In everything
by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
 


Thanksgiving always belongs to prayer.

 
Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 

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