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Pr. Will Weedon, Host of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands We Praise You O God The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (One Year Lectionary) : Fourth Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Will Weedon, 7/8/25 (1983, Encore) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 6:36–42. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support.
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost ORISON: ‘Phos hilaron,' from The Evening Service – Stephen Sturk (b. 1950) PSALM 13 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Amazing grace! (Tune: NEW BRITAIN) – arr. Richard T. Proulx (1937-2010) NUNC DIMITTIS from The Evening Service – Stephen Sturk ANTHEM: Sometimes I feel like a motherless child – Negro […]
A sermon by the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (July 6, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 6, 2025 St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC Release date: 7 July 2025
July 6, 2025 - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Fr. Graham Marsh by All Souls' Episcopal Church
Sermon preached by Jon Crawford at The Table's worship service on July 6, 2025 (Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)
Morning Prayer for Sunday, July 6, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Third Sunday after Trinity [Proper 9]).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 12-14Ruth 11 Corinthians 6Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
This is a recording of the sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity from George Stoeckhardt's book Grace Upon Grace: Gospel Sermons for the Church Year, reprinted by Steadfast Press. ----more---- Read by: Fr. Matt Moss ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support.
Listen to the sermon from the Rev. Charles Martin on July 6, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost. This is Charles' final Sunday preaching as our Seminarian Intern from Yale Divinity School. We thank Charles for his time with us and wish him all the best as he takes up his post as Associate Rector and Chaplain to the University at St. Paul's in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more sermons and information on Saint Luke's, a welcoming Episcopal parish in Darien, CT, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Galatians 6:7-16 and Portions of Acts 10 and 11. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3
Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki July 6, 2025 Today's readings focus on God's reign. They give us a glimpse into how God acts, and they invite us to respond to God's action. In Isaiah, we have an image of God comforting as a mother. In Luke's gospel, we are reminded of the importance of receiving hospitality and in turn, providing hospitality. Like the seventy-two who were sent had nothing to offer – no purse, no bag, no […] The post Fourth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Bible Readings Ezekiel 2:9-3:11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Luke 10:1-12,16-20 Worship Folder Pastor Paul A. Tullberg Sermon text: Luke 10:1–12,16–20 Jesus Appoints Seventy-Two 10 After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go your way. Look, I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Do not carry a money bag or traveler's bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the way. 5 Whenever you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.' 6 And if a peaceful person is there, your peace will rest on him, but if not, it will return to you. 7 Remain in that same house, eating and drinking what they give you, because the worker is worthy of his pay. Do not keep moving from house to house. 8 Whenever you enter a town and they welcome you, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick who are in the town and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near you.' 10 “But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust from your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this: The kingdom of God has come near.' 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom on that day than for that town. 16 Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.” 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!” 18 He told them, “I was watching Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Look, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing will ever harm you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names have been written in heaven.” The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved. Take a Moment to recall something from today's message. Ask Jesus to create for you opportunities to use your words, activities and thoughts to glorify Him this week. We value your friendship and the opportunity to share the love of Jesus together with you!
Isaiah 66:10-14. D. Suelzle. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost -C http://www.standrewlcms.org / Donate
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament: 2 Kings 5:1-14 1Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. 2Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. 3She said to her mistress, “If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4So Naaman went in and told his lord just what the girl from the land of Israel had said. 5And the king of Aram said, “Go then, and I will send along a letter to the king of Israel.” He went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of garments. 6He brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you my servant Naaman, that you may cure him of his leprosy.” 7When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me.”8But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha's house. 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” 11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! 12Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. 13But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, ‘Wash, and be clean'?” 14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. Psalm: Psalm 30 1 I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up * and have not let my enemies triumph over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried out to you, * and you restored me to health. 3 You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead; * you restored my life as I was going down to the grave. 4 Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; * give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness. 5 For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, * his favor for a lifetime. 6 Weeping may spend the night, * but joy comes in the morning. 7 While I felt secure, I said, “I shall never be disturbed. * You, Lord, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains.” 8 Then you hid your face, * and I was filled with fear. 9 I cried to you, O Lord; * I pleaded with the Lord, saying, 10 “What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit? * will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness? 11 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me; * O Lord, be my helper.” 12 You have turned my wailing into dancing; * you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy. 13 Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; * O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever. Old Testament: Isaiah 66:10-14 10Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her— 11that you may nurse and be satisfied from her consoling breast; that you may drink deeply with delight from her glorious bosom. 12For thus says the Lord: I will extend prosperity to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm, and dandled on her knees. 13As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. 14You shall see, and your heart shall rejoice; your bodies shall flourish like the grass; and it shall be known that the hand of the Lord is with his servants, and his indignation is against his enemies. Psalm: Psalm 66:1-8 1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; * sing the glory of his Name; sing the glory of his praise. 2 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! * because of your great strength your enemies cringe before you. 3 All the earth bows down before you, * sings to you, sings out your Name.” 4 Come now and see the works of God, * how wonderful he is in his doing toward all people. 5 He turned the sea into dry land, so that they went through the water on foot, * and there we rejoiced in him. 6 In his might he rules for ever; his eyes keep watch over the nations; * let no rebel rise up against him. 7 Bless our God, you peoples; * make the voice of his praise to be heard; 8 Who holds our souls in life, * and will not allow our feet to slip. Epistle: Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 [1My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor's work, will become a cause for pride. 5For all must carry their own loads. 6Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.] 7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest-time, if we do not give up. 10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. 11See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! 12It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. 14May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! 16As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 1After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. 2He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. 4Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. 5Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!' 6And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. 7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. 8Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you;9cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.' 10But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.' 16“Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.” 17The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” 18He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. 20Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Evening Prayer for Saturday, July 5, 2025 (Eve of the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, or the Third Sunday after Trinity [Proper 9]).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 15-16Esther 1Acts 27Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Discover the true joy that lasts forever in this inspiring Lutheran sermon based on Luke 10:20. Pastor David Balla from the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) preaches on “The Joy of Heaven” for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus reminds His disciples not to rejoice in their ministry successes but to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. This powerful sermon will deepen your Christian faith, helping you focus on the eternal hope of salvation through Jesus Christ rather than temporary earthly accomplishments. Drawing on LCMS theology, Lutheran tradition, and the Small Catechism, this sermon proclaims the Gospel with clarity and conviction. Perfect for those seeking biblical preaching, Lutheran sermons, LCMS Pentecost reflections, and Christian encouragement. Learn what it means to have your name written in the Lamb's Book of Life, to rest in Christ's finished work, and to rejoice in your secure place in God's kingdom. Share this message with your family, Bible study group, or congregation. Subscribe for more Lutheran preaching, confessional LCMS teachings, and Bible-based sermons to strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.Hashtags:#LutheranSermon #LCMS #Luke1020 #PentecostPreaching #ChristianJoy
Isaiah 66:10-14. D. Suelzle. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost -C http://www.standrewlcms.org / Donate
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 66:10-14, Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16, and Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.
Fourth Sunday of Pentecost - Pastor Matthew Knopf leads this service with his sermon 'This We Believe' based on John 1:1-18
Join Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson as they dive deep into the lectionary texts for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (July 6, 2025). This episode explores the fascinating dynamics of Jesus sending out the seventy disciples in Luke 10, where traditional concepts of hospitality get flipped upside down. The hosts bring their trademark blend of scholarly insight, practical preaching wisdom, and occasional humor as they wrestle with these ancient texts and their relevance for today's church. Whether you're a preacher preparing for Sunday or someone interested in deeper biblical engagement, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on mission, community, and the upside-down nature of God's kingdom. Commentaries for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-14-3/commentary-on-luke-101-11-16-20-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/g4h9ZLyfUlQ.
Sermon from 5/11/2025.... Gospel: John 10:22-30 (Fourth Sunday of Easter) Please visit saintrichards.org for more information about service times and other ways to connect with us.
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Mollie Wilson O'Reilly, Editor-at-Large of Commonweal Magazine, is our guest on this episode of Deacons Pod. The Paulist Deacon Affiliates ask Mollie about her early impressions of Pope Leo XIV; the role of LGBTQ+ people and women in the Church; and why she remains a Catholic when the Church seems to be stuck in some ways. They also chat about Mollie's reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter shared by the Catholic Women Preach initiative. Hear more from Mollie on Bluesky.
Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30
Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30
Fourth Sunday of Easter Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c) Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel - Jn 10:27-30
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Given on the Fourth Sunday after Easter, 2025.
Morning Prayer for Saturday, May 17, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 40Deuteronomy 18Luke 9:51-62Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening Prayer for Friday, May 16, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd; The Martyrs of the Sudan, 2011).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 37:19-42Ecclesiastes 21 John 3:11-4:6Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Friday, May 16, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd; The Martyrs of the Sudan, 2011).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 37:1-18Deuteronomy 17Luke 9:18-50Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening Prayer for Thursday, May 15, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd; Pachomius, Abbot of Tabennisi, 346).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 38Ecclesiastes 11 John 3:1-10Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Thursday, May 15, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd; Pachomius, Abbot of Tabennisi, 346).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 32, 36Deuteronomy 16Luke 9:1-17Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 34Deuteronomy 15Luke 8:22-56Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening Prayer for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 35Job 421 John 2:7-29Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening Prayer for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 33Job 411 John 1:1-2:6Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 29-30Deuteronomy 14Luke 8:1-21Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening Prayer for Monday, May 12, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 31Job 40Jude 1-25Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Monday, May 12, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 26, 28Deuteronomy 13Luke 7:36-50Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Fr. Larry Richards of The Reason For Our Hope Foundation Podcast
Evening Prayer for Sunday, May 11, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 27Job 392 Peter 3Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Sunday, May 11, 2025 (The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 25Deuteronomy 12Luke 7:11-35Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We get the behavior we are willing to tolerate. There are times when we need to establish boundaries...even with the people we love. Even as Christians, we need to choose and clearly communicate what we are able to or willing to tolerate. Mass Readings from May 11, 2025: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 John 10:27-30
Evening Prayer for Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Eve of The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 23-24Job 38:1-27, 31-332 Peter 2Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Read OnlineJesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” John 10:27–28The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is an endearing image. Many artists have depicted the gentleness of Christ as He leads His sheep or carries a straying lamb on His shoulders. We are given this image today as we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday.In our short Gospel passage today, Jesus addressed some of the Jews who were trying to trap Him in His speech. Prior to this passage, they asked Him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” To that, Jesus responded, “I told you and you do not believe.” Jesus answered this way because the people questioning Him were not interested in actually knowing whether He was the Messiah. Instead, they wanted to accuse Him of blasphemy. But Jesus tells them that He already told them Who He was through His works: “The works I do in my Father's name testify to me.”Do you see the works of God in your life? If you do, then it is important to understand that Jesus' works are one of the primary ways that He speaks to you and leads you as your Shepherd. God certainly speaks to us through His Word as it is revealed in the Scriptures and in the teachings of the Church. But He also speaks to us through His works. Among the many works of God in your life is the work of grace by which God enables you to grow in virtue. Therefore, it is important to look for the ways that supernatural virtue grows in your life. For example, do you see courage in the face of fear? If so, what is God saying to you through the increase of this virtue? Do you see a supernatural ability to forgive another? If so, what is God telling you through the increase of that virtue? Do you see an increase in the virtue of piety, by which your life of prayer becomes more important to you? If so, what is God saying to you through the increase of this virtue?The discernment of the will of God enables us to hear His voice and follow Him. And one of the best ways to discern the will of God is to look for the ways that God is touching your life. Where you see virtue increase, the will of God is present and is calling you to grow in that area. Conversely, if there is something in your life that leads you to sin, and, thus, a decrease in virtue, then this is also God's voice telling you to avoid these things. Reflect, today, upon God's actions that are perceptible in your life. Even though God speaks clearly to us through His revealed Word, He also speaks to us and shepherds us through His discernable touching of our souls. Where you see virtue increase, you will find the will of God. Where you see virtue decrease, you will not find the will of God. Listen to God as He speaks to you this way so that you will hear His voice, follow Him and receive eternal life.My revealing Lord, You speak to me day and night, calling me to follow You as my Shepherd. May I learn to perceive Your voice as You speak to me in varied ways so that I can more readily follow You wherever You lead. Jesus, my Good Shepherd, I trust in You. Main image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
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Friends, on this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we have this marvelous, short but very punchy reading from the Gospel of John: Jesus referring to himself as the good shepherd. This is a remarkably apt metaphor for how God reaches out to us—knows us personally—and how we are able to discern and follow his voice. But how do we hear the voice of the shepherd? In a lot of ways—but I wonder if the clearest way isn't through the conscience, which John Henry Newman called the aboriginal Vicar of Christ in the soul.
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship The post Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 5/5/25 (1252) first appeared on Issues, Etc..