The gospel scene today is almost incredible to us. How could nine men after being cured by Jesus of a horrible decease fail to return and thank him? It is very difficult to understand.

All of us would like to think that in our relationship with God we are like the Samaritan who returned to give thanks and praise God. As a matter of fact, gratitude like that of the Samaritan is the very basis of what our worship of God should be when we gather for the celebration of the Eucharist.

Actions speak louder than words. We know that God is good because he has done good things, and because he is good, he is worthy of the thanks and praise we are privileged to offer him in the celebration of the Mass.