Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
In Thursday’s Gospel reading from Luke 11, Jesus tells the Pharisees, “Woe to you!” because they led people in the wrong direction. The Gospel Acclamation prior to this reading is: My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow… Continue Reading “Sheep Know the Voice of the Shepherd”
Monday’s reading from Matthew 18 reminds us of God’s love for each and every one of us . . . without exception. If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills… Continue Reading “God’s Love for All – without Exception”
The Prophet Micah continues with words of comfort today, reminding us of God’s faithfulness and forgiveness. You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff, The flock of your inheritance, That dwells… Continue Reading “Our Faithful, Forgiving God”
Sunday’s first reading is from chapter 23 of the Prophet Jeremiah. We are again reminded that God desires for us to be safe and free from fear. We can be free from fear and anxiety when we rest in God’s love and desire for… Continue Reading “God Desires that We Be Free from Fear”