23 Nov 2023
In All Circumstances, Give Thanks
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For 23 November 2023, Thanksgiving Day, based on Luke 17:11-19
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Claire
24 November 2023 @ 12:50 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Beth. I am thankful for your preaching…
Donna
24 November 2023 @ 1:53 am
What a beautiful way to start Thanksgiving day! Thank you, Beth!
Patricia Sullivan OP
24 November 2023 @ 2:17 am
Thank you Beth for reminding to be aware us of all we have to be thankful for. It is the little things that pass us by.
Have a nice Thanksgiving.
Pat Stringer, OP
24 November 2023 @ 3:58 am
Powerful reflection! Happy Thanksgiving!
Patricia
24 November 2023 @ 4:27 am
Thanks Beth for the reminder that truly all is gift. Thanks for the invitation to daily attention to God’s astonishingly generous and healing love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ross Hoffman
24 November 2023 @ 4:40 am
Your insightful Thanksgiving Day message sets the tone for every day. I am truly thankful for preaching such as this.
Blessings to you and your congregation.
Connie Koch OP
24 November 2023 @ 5:58 am
Thank you Beth for reminding me to remember and reflect upon my experiences of Joyful Gratitude and to pray for Forgiveness when I have taken for granted the gifts and generosity of others. Thank you especially for your Wisdom and Friendship!
Beth McCormick
24 November 2023 @ 2:05 pm
Thank you one and all for your gracious comments. I hope today was one of astonishing
blessings for each of you. Beth