“Gratitude for graces received is one of the best means for obtaining new graces." St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660)

We have much to be grateful for. What are the graces we have received? We are blessed with the grace of revelation and the grace of faith to know and believe in the One Triune God. We are blessed with the grace of salvation and redemption, freeing us from the bondage of sin and alienation from God. We are blessed with the grace of being adopted by God as his son or daughter, sharing his own divine life with us. We are blessed with the grace of the Eucharist, which strengthens us in God's divine life. We are blessed with the grace of reconciliation, restoring us to friendship with God after we sin. The list goes on and on. Spend some time reflecting on the many spiritual blessings God's love has poured forth upon you. And as St. Vincent de Paul said, sincere gratitude opens us up to more of God's graces.