But the image of the shepherd may be the best known of them all. The shepherd is a prominent metaphor for leadership in the Bible. It is mentioned over 115 times, including some of the most famous passages of Scripture. Psalm 23 details the way that God shepherds his people. Ezekiel 34...
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The plea "do not let me stray" reveals the psalmist's awareness of human frailty and the tendency to wander from God's path. The Hebrew word "שָׁגָה" (shagah) means to err or go astray, often used in the context of sheep wandering from their shepherd. This metaphor ...
58. Since, therefore, Sacred Scripture and the official teaching of the Catholic faith instruct us that all things find their complete harmony and order in the most holy soul of Jesus Christ and that He has manifestly directed His threefold love for the securing of our redemption, it unquestion...
The scripture in Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end is destruction,” comes to mind here. Have you ever just known something wasn’t going to work out but you could not convince the others of it? That’s the situation Paul was in. He ...
David began as a shepherd boy and became a king. God chose him, the youngest of his brothers, to be the king of Israel, and ultimately His eternal kingdom was realized through David’s lineage in the birth of Jesus Christ. We observe that David dealt more intimately with God, the Fathe...
Reflecting on today’s scripture readings she says: “Advent is a season for remembering that the joy that makes it way toward us does not depend on mere happiness. Joy is what comes when – In days that tempt us toward despair – ...
10. Another not so great memory – I was walking down the street by myself minding my business when a great big German Shepherd crossed the road (his owners were in the front yard with him). The dog bit me 4 places on my back. I went screaming home – I’m sure with the owner’...
This is an important detail of Scripture. First, that the wilderness came after the baptism. After Jesus made his public confession, the first thing God did to prepare Him for public ministry was lead him into the wilderness. He led Him at just the right time, when He was full of the ...
Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of meticulously observing the Torah, emphasizing the importance of living out one's faith through actions. The idea of "keeping" suggests a protective and nurturing attitude towards God's laws, akin to a shepherd guarding his flock. His testimonies"...