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 - 3 March 2020
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Do you see this season as a time for good intentions;
of a temporary 'giving up' of something for Lent?
Focus on God's Word to discover what God really wants from you today.
"Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing."
Joel 2:12-17
Lord Jesus Christ, my ideas of discipline, my promises to give up material things that I like, are trivial and frivolous.
Forgive my outward displays of contrition, and point me to the way of true repentance, in remembrance of your own disciplined sacrifice on the Cross,
Amen.
Today I will ignore the temptation to 'rend my clothes,' but instead, take the time to examine my heart, and seek and find forgiveness.
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Reflection of the Week - 30th April 2024
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that we can come to him and ask for whatever we want. Does that mean that, like a snake oil salesman, he is promising to give us whatever we desire, even if it’s riches, fame, or power? Not at all.
Reflection of the Week - 7th May 2024
Joy is God-centred. It comes from truly believing and accepting that God knows us, loves us, and accepts us. When I lack joy, it always means that my relationship with God has a weak link that I need to address.
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