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Sheep Without A Shepherd

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(Photo and Poem by Kathy McNamara)

Scriptures:   Jeremiah 23:3 and 4

I am going to gather the remnant of my flock into one and bring them back to their own meadow where they will thrive. 

I will place shepherds over them to guide them so that they will no longer be afraid, and no one will be lost.  

Mark 6:34

Jesus saw a vast crowd.

His heart was moved with compassion for them.

For they were like sheep without a shepherd.

Reflection

You have been on a long journey. You are very tired. You have been away from your home for a few years.

You come back and see a beautiful green meadow. You delight in it. You are home.

You feel refreshed and renewed because you were lost. You were confused. You felt abandoned.

God welcomes you to this beautiful meadow. God invites you to be one with God, to rejoice in God, to feel the presence of God with you always.

The Shepherd wants to take all of our fears and worries away from us. 

We are not alone.

We will never be alone.

We are welcomed.

The meadow awaits.

1. Where do you find your meadow?

2. How does God welcome you?

3. What are some of your greatest fears?

4. How does your relationship with God help you to overcome those fears?

5. What do you feel as you contemplate Kathy's photo?

(Scripture adaptation, reflection, and questions by John J. McNamara)