Gratitude is the memory of the heart. ~Jean Baptiste Massieu

So many people are grateful at how well the visit of Queen Elizabeth went. It surpassed everyones wildest expectations. It was great that the news over the past few days has been so positive and upbeat. Even the Queen spoke a couple of words in Irish and that was received so well.

In faith matters we know that saying thanks to God is also important. God doesn't need our thanks and if we don't say thanks, God's love for us won't be any less. So why bother? When we develop a spirit of thankfulness in our lives, we will find that we will grow in our relationship with God. This growth will happen naturally rather than forcing it or making it artificially happen. So whether we say Thanks, Go raibh maith agat, Merci, Dziekuje or Gracias, it is all well worth the effort.