| 2nd SUNDAY - YEAR A
20 th January 2008
D: Good Morning. A word about signposts – yes, those things you find, especially in our countryside, turned the wrong way round – Signposts – Those pointers which are all going metric in a few days time.
B: Isn’t it strange how the change to the metric system in the next few days makes us realize how important signposts are in all our lives. John the Baptist said “Look there is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world”. Now if that’s not someone being a signpost I don’t know what is. John the Baptist is pointing the way towards Jesus and that’s one of the lovely things about John the Baptist – he’s the most selfless character in scripture – always pointing the way towards Jesus.
D: Just as we have signposts that point towards Jesus, I’m certain there are also plenty which point away from him. There are times when we really need signposts, that point in the direction of Christ, especially when we’re in the difficult lonely place and not sure of our way –and when the pointers are turned around the wrong way, we end up lost. So we thank God this morning for all those good people, who for us, have been signposts for God.
B: Yes, there are plenty of people who have provided good direction for us. People such as our parents, families, good friends and teachers & today we give thanks for them
Seamus has a reflection for us called “The way before me”.
D: I know not the way before me
But Jesus will guide me still
And so, in his mercy trusting
I patiently wait his will.
I know not the cares or sorrows
That into my life may fall
But Jesus, my loving saviour
Will give me the grace for all.
I know not the way before me,
But Jesus my Lord is near
To shelter, protect and keep me,
Then why should I doubt or fear?
I know not the way before me,
But this to my soul is given –
The promise of life eternal,
A home and a rest in heaven.
B; You’ve been listening to Just a thought, with Brenda Cribbin
D: and David Bracken. We can be contacted through the Limerick Diocesan Offices at Henry Street. Remember you can also print out your own copy of this thought by clicking on www.limerickdiocese.org
B: We look forward to your company again next week, so in the meantime, take care.
S & B: BYEEE
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