This week’s readings and reflections often remind us that creation itself is a gift — not just the beauty of the world around us, but the relationships, opportunities, and moments we are given each day.
It’s easy to get caught up in striving for more — more possessions, more achievements, more recognition — yet the deeper truth is that contentment grows not from accumulation, but from gratitude. When we pause to notice the small wonders — a kind word, a sunrise, the laughter of a friend — we begin to see life as it truly is: a tapestry woven with grace.
As we approach Lent, perhaps the invitation is to slow down, to look with fresh eyes, and to remember that we are not just part of creation — we are deeply loved within it.
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and what we see into wonder.”
