Saturday, within the 25th week, Year C. Ps (Jer. 31:10,11-12); Luke 9: 43b -45

The Lord will guard us as shepherd guard his flock. This is true. Throughout the Bible, God has defined himself as the true Shepherd of his people. In Ezekiel 34: 16, he says: "I, myself will be the Shepherd of my sheep and cause them to lie down in peace.” Jesus has come to us as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.
God, from all eternity, is the Eternal Loving and Compassionate Shepherd who offers us protection, guidance, and care. This protection involves being provided for, comforted, and kept safe from harm by God's loving power and authority. Similar to how a shepherd uses their rod and staff to guide and defend their vulnerable flock from dangers, Jesus too, protects us and leads us along the right paths to heaven through His word and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus, I trust in you
Fr. Georges sac