Reflection of the Week - 23rd April 2024
While I claim no expert knowledge when it comes to sheep, I did find myself relating to Jesus in his role as the Good Shepherd in today's gospel (21st April).
Reflection of the week
By Linda Sutton
Posted in Faith
“What shall we call him?” I can imagine Mary asking Joseph. No ultrasound, but a messenger from God, to tell them that the baby would be a boy.
My family tree records the repetition of certain names down through many generations. Mary and Joseph could have chosen a name for the Christ child in the same way, according to tradition. Instead, they were instructed to call him Jesus because “he would save people from their sins”. And then another given name, to reflect his true nature, “Emmanuel, God with us” (Matt.1:21; 23).
This Christmas I will remember that “reason for the season”.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, I praise and thank you that at all times, and in all places, you are with me and around me. I thank you that I am among those you came to save. Amen.
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