Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him, bless his name!
The next time you go to Mass make a point to enter into the sacrifice of the Mass. Involve your heart, mind and body in a total offering to God. Give him this day as a thank offering for all the wonderful things he has done in your life. During the scripture readings, ask God what he is saying to you, then give him your day as an obedient disciple.
Mark P. Shea is a popular Catholic writer and speaker. The author of numerous books, his most recent work is The Work of Mercy (Servant) and The Heart of Catholic Prayer (Our Sunday Visitor). Mark contributes numerous articles to many magazines, including his popular column “Connecting the Dots” for the National Catholic Register. Mark is known nationally for his one minute “Words of Encouragement” on Catholic radio. He also maintains the Catholic and Enjoying It blog and regularly blogs for National Catholic Register. He lives in Washington state with his wife, Janet, and their four sons.