Titus 3:1-7 / Luke 17:11-19
Human beings are the most intelligent of all creatures on earth.
We have the ability to be creative and innovative.
But at the same time, human beings also have the tendency to be oppressive and destructive.
In the 1st reading, St. Paul reminds us that there was a time when we too were ignorant, disobedient and misled and enslaved by different passions and luxuries.
We lived then in wickedness and ill-will, hating each other and hateful ourselves.
It was the kindness and love of God our Saviour that woke up us from our sinfulness and we want to be saved and look forward to eternal life.
And that means that we will be obedient to the officials and representatives of the government, and ready to do good at every opportunity.
And we would not want to slander others or picking up quarrels, but to be courteous and always polite to all kinds of people.
The profound expression of our desire for salvation is when we want to always give thanks to God for His abundant love and blessings.
Like the Samaritan leper who came back to Jesus to express his thanks and gratefulness, let us ask God for a thankful heart.
With a grateful and thankful heart, God will grant us His abundant blessings and mercy for us and for the whole world.