Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reflects on Thanksgiving and the feast of the Miraculous Medal, reminding us that God’s greatest gift is His grace. Like the one leper who returned to Jesus, gratitude opens our hearts to healing and salvation. Fr. Luke invites us to thank God for the graces we receive, the people through whom those graces come, and especially the gift of the Blessed Mother, through whom countless blessings continue to flow.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reflects on how we often look for loud signs or dramatic moments from God, but most of His guidance comes in simple, everyday moments. Just like preparing for Thanksgiving, our hearts sometimes need a little cleaning and quiet so we can notice Him. Fr. Luke reminds us that steady prayer, small acts of faith, and daily perseverance are where God gently leads us. When we stay faithful, even the big challenges won’t shake us—because we’re rooted in Him.

Everything in this world—power, wealth, even the most impressive buildings—won’t last forever. Jesus warned that even the Temple, so grand and sacred, would one day be destroyed. But the Kingdom of God is different—it’s the only kingdom that will truly last. As we near the end of the liturgical year, this is a gentle reminder to not get too attached to worldly things, and to keep our hearts focused on heaven, our true and eternal home.