“Rejoice with me …. I have found my sheep that was lost”
The readings for this Sunday celebrate the boundless mercy God offers to us, regardless of our sins, and the joy that comes from repentance.
In the Gospel we hear Jesus’ powerful teaching about seeking whatever is lost, and the joy that comes when it is found again. Here he speaks of a lost sheep and a lost coin, but the heart of his message is the joy of God’s loving mercy, which is poured out upon us when we repent of our sins.
This week, let’s keep in mind all those who are lost and searching for something – perhaps for a loved one who has gone astray; for forgiveness; for love or peace; or for meaning in life itself. We ask the Lord to be with all of us in our searching, and bring us the joy of finding what we seek.
Source: Scripture reflection prepared for St Beuono's Outreach, Diocese of Wrexham available at www.australiancatholics.com.au