TOPIC:
BE THANKFUL
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C Sunday Homily, Luke 17:11-19, October 09, 2022
1) STORY
John
died and went to heaven where he was greeted by St. Peter who then gave him a
tour of heaven. Peter showed him a large
room divided into three sections where angels were working. Peter explained that the first section was the
receiving section where prayer requests from earth were received. There were many angels working on these
requests. The second section was the
packaging and delivery section where many angels were busy sending blessings to
earth. The third section was the thank
you section where people sent God their thanks for blessings received. There was only one angel working there with
very little to do. Peter said many are
blessed but few thank God for his blessings.
2)
GOSPEL, Luke 17:11-19
A)
Ten lepers asked to be cured and Jesus cured them all. This had a profound effect on their lives.
B) Only one of the ten came back to thank Jesus for his curing them.
3) APPLICATION TO LIFE
A)
Just as the lepers were blessed with good health, we are also blessed by
God.
ii)
We have spiritual blessings. We know
Jesus and love Jesus, we hear the word of God, we receive the Body and Blood of
Jesus, and we have our sins forgiven.
B)
We must thank God:
i)
Every day we say “Thank you Lord for your blessings.”
ii)
We should attend Mass which is the great act of thanksgiving.
iii)
We share our blessings with those in need. This is how we thank God.
4)
CONCLUSION
In
this story, many asked God for help and received their requests but few thanked
him. Jesus cured ten lepers and only one
returned with thanks. We receive many
blessings from God and must be sure to show our gratitude by thanking him.
