Read together · Luke 17:11–19
A small invitation
Jesus notices the person who returns to give thanks after being healed. Gratitude begins with paying attention: to a person, an unexpected kindness or the work that makes our ordinary days possible. We can be thankful and still acknowledge something difficult. No one has to pretend that everything is easy.
Read the passage at USCCBTalk together
Choose one question or try all three. Passing, drawing or listening quietly is always welcome.
- What small kindness did you notice today?
- Who does helpful work that we sometimes overlook?
- How could our thanks become an action?
A gratitude window
You will need: Paper, crayons and removable tape. A notebook works too.
- Each person draws or writes one gift they noticed. A person, a meal or a moment of rest all count.
- Display the pages where you will see them this week. Invite each person to explain their picture; passing is welcome.
- Choose one person to thank with a specific sentence about what they did.
Ages 4–7
Invite a child to draw and tell you about the picture. Write their words if they would like.
Ages 8–12 and older
Look for hidden work: cleaning, planning, listening or making a difficult day easier. Name the person behind it.
Put love into practice
Thank a school, neighborhood or parish helper. A private note is enough; no photograph or public post is needed.
Pray together
God of every good gift, help us notice what we receive, thank the people who care for us, and share our gifts with love. Amen.
An original Life of a Catholic prayer.
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