In Sunday’s gospel, Jesus encounters ten lepers. They kept their distance; Jesus did not. They asked for mercy, and Jesus sent them to the priests to be declared clean. On the way, the lepers were healed. Unexpectedly, a Samaritan, an outsider, returned to thank Jesus.

Gratitude is not just a matter of good manners; it is a spiritual posture that acknowledges God’s work in our lives.

Blessings,

Fr Karl