Today's readings were about thankfulness. In the Gospel only one of the ten lepers healed goes back to Jesus to thank Him. It's important to note that Jesus does not then smite the other nine. God loves us and works for us whether we thank Him or not. Out of love, we should thank Him in return. The same can be said for our earthly relationships as well. Too often, we take what we have for granted. We need to remember to thank those who help us in our lives.