Catholic Life and Reflection

This week during staff prayer Ms Kennelly and Ms Brown have been focusing on gratitude. It has provided us the opportunity to focus on what is important to us.  The following poem was one that staff reflected on.

I Am Thankful For

by Nancy J Carmody

I am thankful for

…..the mess to clean up after a party

because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

​…..the taxes that I pay

because it means that I’m employed.

…..the clothes that fit a little too snug

because it means I have enough to eat.

​…..my shadow who watches me work

because it means I am out in the sunshine.

​…..the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot

because it means I am capable of walking.

​…..all the complaining I hear about our Government

because it means we have freedom of speech.

​…..that lady behind me in church who sings offkey

​because it means that I can hear.

​…..lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing

because it means I have a home.

…..my huge heating bill

because it means that I am warm.

​…..weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day

because it means that I have been productive.

…..the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours

because it means that I am alive.

I am sure we can all relate to something in this poem.  Several teachers spoke to the students about gratitude this week too. Students were asked why they are grateful for their teachers.  The overwhelming response was “they care for me.” 

As we strive to be on earth the heart of God, I am glad this was the standout response!

What are you grateful for?

God bless.