Thursday 24th November 2022

Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” 
Then he said to him, “Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you.”

Often when we kneel to pray or fold our hands , we just ask for what we want – good health, better grades, care of some one in the family, a job, etc. This year more often than other times, I found myself asking for nothing – instead just thanking God for what I have ! It made me realise I dont always have to have a list but can take the time to thank Jesus !

This advent , I decided I will make a list of things to thamk God everyday – maybe as small as able to walk or speak! After years of being asking God so much I realise ,we need to thank him equally.

today as I feel a tad bit under weather, I still think I need to thank god for this opportunity 3 years ago I secured to talk and share my ideas on the Gospel with all you lovely faithful humans! I thank every one who prayers for us at ACM ..

Prayer

Thank you Jesus for today and everything

Amen!

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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22 Comments

  1. We thank the Lord for providing us with a team tha shares reflections daily. They motivate us.
    Thank you ACM team.

  2. Thank you for answering God’s call to share your gift through this ministry. Sharing your feelings and intuitions touches me. Happy Anniversary and may God continue to bless you in your profession!

  3. Thank you, Analise and all of ACM. I so enjoy each reflection. Happy Thanksgiving!! Blessings to all!

  4. Thank you Dr. A day beginning with Thanks is a better day. We often take for granted our many gifts and talents until we no longer have them. My husband is in a wheelchair. He was a man blessed with so many gifts and now is humbled to be grateful to see, talk and swallow and for family. I thank you all at ACM and all who comment for giving me the strength from God in your insights to keep us going each day. God bless us all. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  5. I hope you feel better Analise. Happy Thanksgiving for us in America celebrating God’s blessings to us.

  6. I find most of your reflections very relatable and that is truly a blessing. I enjoy, and often learn, from them all but I do look forward to your writings. Thank you for sharing of yourself with us. God bless you!

  7. Thank you Analise,for taking time out of your hectic schedule to write a weekly reflection for those of us who follow ACM.
    I too,might adopt your Advent practice of thanking God daily for the wonderful blessings He has bestowed.

  8. Thank you Analise,
    I’m thankful for you and your reflections.
    I love hearing how you persevere through your wild, crazy, and sometimes hectic life.
    You are special.

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