Homily for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C - CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

ARE YOU A GRATEFUL PERSON OR A GREAT FOOL?
(_Cultivating and Attitude of Gratitude_)
In this Sunday homily, we explore the transformative power of gratitude and the subtle danger of entitlement. Using the Luke 17:11-19 leper story and the “sunrise” parable, we learn why gratitude is not just a feeling but an intentional attitude that shapes our peace, relationships, and faith. Are we among the one who returns to give thanks, or among the nine who take blessing for granted? This message invites you to cultivate a daily practice of gratitude, reminding us that gratitude is an act of faith that deepens our connection with God, strengthens our homes, and fosters true peace.
Key themes:

Gratitude as an attitude to cultivate, not just a momentary feeling
The difference between being blessed and being grateful
Entitlement vs. thanksgiving in daily life (home, church, work)
Gratitude and faith: how thanking God reflects trust and dependence on Him
Practical steps to nurture gratitude: don’t postpone gratitude; express it in the moment
Inspirational anecdotes: Naaman, Matthew Henry, Cicero, and the 10 Lepers.

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Chapters (optional)
0:00 Introduction
1:20 The “sunrise” parable: blessings can dull gratitude
3:40 The 10 Lepers: 1 grateful, 9 great fools
6:15 Gratitude as an act of faith
8:45 Practical steps to cultivate gratitude
11:20 Stories of gratitude in Scripture and history
14:00 Conclusion and challenge.

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