Invitation to Gratitude

Invitation to Gratitude

In these dark and troubled times, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The noise of the world can crowd out our awareness of quiet grace.

During Lent we often give something up.
This year, I invite you to take something on.

Consider keeping a kind of gratitude journal — not only privately, but gently shared. For each day of Lent (or as often as you can), make a small gratitude post on Facebook and tag our parish page so others may encounter the hope you experienced.

Take one photo of something beautiful you notice in your day — the way afternoon light rests in a room, the shape of a tree against the sky — or write one sentence about a warm interaction with a stranger, or simply name something you are grateful for.

In a season that leads us through reflection toward resurrection, we practice noticing that the transforming light of Epiphany and Transfiguration is at work in the world, all around us. And sometimes the smallest witness becomes someone else’s doorway to hope.

How to tag the church page

1. Start a post on Facebook.
2. In your text, type @stmarysmetchosin (you may also want to add a few hashtags such as #Lent #gratitude)
3. Tap the correct page when it appears (it will turn blue).
4. Set the audience to Public so others can see it.
5. Post.