We have just recently experienced Easter at Church, where we expressed our devotion to Christ and our gratitude for his saving death and resurrection, and the impact that has on our lives both now and in the next life. 

On a daily basis, how grateful are we for our lives?

No doubt some people are doing it really tough and they may be enduring all kinds of suffering but in general, it is helpful to keep an attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we take the most important people and the most important aspects of our life for granted as we push forward in our lives. It would be a mistake to be ungrateful for our health, our family or our friends. 

I remember when my eldest daughter was very young and we went to Liverpool Hospital at 2 AM and waited 3 hours in the Emergency Department for help. It was frustrating. Looking back, however, I am grateful for the help we received, that my daughter recovered and that we even have a world class health system with skilled medical staff - because this is not the case in all parts of Australia or in some parts of the world.

Can we aim to focus on gratitude in our relationship with God and with others?

As St Paul wrote: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Mr Steve O’Neill

Religious Education Coordinator