“…give thanks in all circumstances…” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

“What prevents us from receiving more abundant graces from God may be quite simply our not being sufficiently grateful and not thanking him for the graces he has already given us. There is no doubt that if we thank God with all our heart for each grace received, especially for the inspirations (of the Holy Spirit], he will grant us more.” Fr. Jacques Philippe, p. 28

An excerpt from In the School of the Holy Spirit

As we enter this season of giving thanks, we ask God to increase our gratitude. Give us hearts of thankfulness and praise. Fill us with Your love that we may pass it on to all those we meet. Amen.

We invite you to join us in praying this Litany of Gratitude, by The Catholic Scholar:

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, hear us.

Jesus, graciously hear us.

God the Father, have mercy on us.

God the Son, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

For the gift of life, we thank You, Lord.

For the gift of salvation, we thank You, Lord.

For Your great mercy and forgiveness, we thank You, Lord.

For every grace, we thank You, Lord.

For the supernatural life in our souls, we thank You, Lord.

For Your divine indwelling, we thank You, Lord.

For eternal life with You, we thank You, Lord.

For all virtues, we thank You, Lord.

For our Baptism, we thank You, Lord.

For our Confirmation, we thank You, Lord.

For the Holy Eucharist, we thank You, Lord.

For the sacrament of Confession, we thank You, Lord.

For every sacrament, we thank You, Lord.

For all our prayers, we thank You, Lord.

For Sacred Scripture, we thank You, Lord.

For Sacred Tradition, we thank You, Lord.

For the Magisterium, we thank You, Lord.

For the Holy Church, we thank You, Lord.

For Mary, our Mother, we thank You, Lord.

For all the saints and angels, we thank You, Lord.

For our Holy Father, the Pope, we thank You, Lord.

For our bishops, priests, and deacons, we thank You, Lord.

For our family and friends, we thank You, Lord.

For our talents and skills, we thank You, Lord.

For our joys and delights, we thank You, Lord.

For every blessing, we thank You, Lord.

For our trials and sorrows, we thank You, Lord.

For the challenges we face, we thank You, Lord.

For the opportunities to grow, we thank You, Lord.

For everything we learn, we thank You, Lord.

For all the beauty around us, we thank You, Lord.

For everything You do for us and give us, we thank You, Lord.

For Your infinite love, we thank You, Lord.

“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,”

Colossians 1:3