Good Shepherd, Questionable Sheep
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. — Ps 100:2
153 Large Fish
I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me. — Jer 32:40
My Lord and my God!
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you. — Job 42:5
Let God Arise!
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in days of old, the generations of long ago. ~~ Isa. 51:9
Sunday of Songs, Sunday of Sorrows
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out. ~~ Luke 19:39-40
Towards the Passion
The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. — Luke 20:19
The Indefatigable Nearness of God
The Lord is near to those who are brokenhearted and will save those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18
Mercy for the Fruitless
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. — Ex 20:2
Tears over the City
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness.— Luke 13:34b
Into the Wilds
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness. — Luke 4:13
For the Life of the World
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who preach the good news! - Isaiah 52:7
Two Roads, One Way
All the crowd sought to touch [Jesus], for power came out from him and healed them all. (Luke 6:19)
An Astonishing Abundance
[Peter] and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken. (Luke 5:9)
Jesus on the Edge
They were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. (Luke 4:32)
Good News for the Poor
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me … to preach good news. — Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Luke 4:18)
The Finest Wine
The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each for the common good - The Apostle Paul (1 Cor 12:7)
Christ in the River
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. — The Prophet Isaiah (Isa. 42:1)
Joy in Abundance
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock.” ~ The Prophet Jeremiah (Jer 31:10)
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons — The Apostle Paul (Gal 4:4-5)