24 th April 2005
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – YEAR A
S: Good morning today were on about trust in God and how sometimes like Thomas we have great difficulty in believing.
B: Our word of life for today is one that is commonly used at funerals and comes from John’s Gospel “Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God still, and trust in me”. These words are meant to reassure us that God is with us no matter what!
S: I guess to put our trust completely in anyone or anything can be very difficult. In trusting there is a sense that we let go of a part of ourselves and our independence and a bit like Thomas – because our lives become muddled at times, we do need reassurance, and that’s what we receive today in our word of life.
B: To trust someone involves getting to know them. And if we are to put our trust in God we must get to know him. Knowing Jesus is of central importance for us Christians. Knowing Jesus is our starting point and knowing Jesus is trying to imitate the respect and love he has for each one of us.
S: Our reflection this morning is called “My Shepherd”
I feel the hand of God on me like a friend to whom I’m known
Leading me down better roads than I would take alone.
His guidance helps me through the days when I need his help to cope
And at night, He gives me peace and rest
And soothes my heart with hope.
I feel the love of Christ in me, the love he said I’d know
If I’d just put my trust in him and let my hatreds go.
And so I’ll hate no one again, the way I’ve done before.
Instead, I’ll do the best I can and “go and sin no more”.
The hand of God, the love of Christ are in my daily life.
And now I live in love and peace, where once I dwelt in strife.
My life is richer now by far than anything before
For my shepherd leads me in his steps on the path to Heaven’s door.
B: You’ve been listening to "Just a thought" with Brenda Cribbin...
S: and Seamus Madigan. We can be contacted through the Limerick Diocesan Offices at 66 O’Connell Street. If you would like a copy of this reflection you can download it by clicking on www.limerickdiocese.org
B: We look forward to your company next week, so in the mean-time take care...
S & B: Bye………….
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