Yesterday we in Canada celebrated our country's national day. Citizens of this country and those who live here have many and varied ways of celebrating this day, but regardless of the ways in which we mark this day, we must always remember that Canada is a country where we enjoy many blessings. On an occasion such as Canada day, it is fitting that we should pause just for a moment to be mindful of the many reasons why we should be grateful for our country.
As we think of our country with gratitude, perhaps our hearts also turn to other reasons to be thankful: for the people who are part of our lives, for our parents, for other elders, and for all those who have helped us to become the people that we are ... no matter how successful we become, we should never forget those who have helped us along the way.
The prophet Amos reminds us in today's first reading that even God hopes that we will remember the goodness that he has shared with us (Amos 2:6-16). Our God is infinitely patient, so I would like to think that he would never become resentful about the fact that we might forget all the goodness that he has shared with us. Amos' advice is a warning for us to always remember and to always be grateful.
Have a great day.
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