Gratitude

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  Word of God  
 
It is good to praise God and to exalt his name,
worthily proclaiming the works of God.
Tobit 12:6
 


We should not accept in silence the blessings of God, 

but return thanks for them.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Give thanks to the Lord,
call on his name.
1 Chronicles 16:8
 


Be grateful for every gift
and you will be worthy to receive greater ones.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

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


O my God, I thank you for everything you have given me,
I thank you for everything you refuse me,
and for everything you take away from me.

 
Bl. Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad, 20th century

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


No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

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


O my God,
let me remember with gratitude and confess to you,
your mercies toward me.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

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


Thank God ahead of time.

 
St. Solanus Casey, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I will give thanks to the Lord
with my whole heart.
Psalm 9:1
 


In all things, give God thanks.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The favors of the Lord I will remember.
Isaiah 63:7
 


Gratitude is the memory of the heart.

 
St. Mary MacKillop, 19th century

 

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