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
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This year is flying by so fast! It seems like only yesterday it began, and the plans, goals and dreams for the year are now but a memory as we succumb to everyday life.
Let us pause to reflect at this middle time of the year – to reflect on the events in our lives, the issues we've faced and the busyness of our everyday life.
In our reflection, we remember the most important things in our everyday life – the love of the Father, the sacrifice of Jesus and the counsel of the Holy Spirit.
“‘The most important one,’ answered Jesus, ‘is this: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.’” – Mark 12:29-31
Prayer
Lord Jesus, we are sorry for the times that we allow the busyness of our life to overshadow your love and purpose. Help us to put you first in our lives, to always look to you, to turn to you first in times of trouble or hurt, to rely on you for our peace, our strength, and our very being.
Author of Life, you are our Lord, our God. You are our all! Thank you for your love, for giving your life so that we can live in your love every day.
In my everyday life, I choose to love you today with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind and with all my strength.
Help me to love my neighbour as myself and to be a witness to you, in all I say and do.
I give you praise, for you deserve it!
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