"Jesus said to them [Apostles], “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6: 31).
The common thread in the Scriptures of this Sunday is the tender and great care of the Good Shepherd for us His sheep. If you come to the table of God's word hungry, you will be nourished and be satisfied by the rich menu of the Scriptures. So come and eat rich food without money. (Cf Isaiah 55: 1 - 3).
"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack." (Psalm 23: 1).
What do you lack that Your Good Shepherd cannot provide you? If He has not provided, have you asked why?
"Cast all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]." (1 Peter 5: 7 AMP).
This is a promise that every person of good will should try and confirm.
After you have confirmed God's faithfulness, sing with the saints:
"See, I have God for my help.
The Lord sustains my soul.
I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,
and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good." (Psalm 53: 6, 8).
"Show favour, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands..." (Collect Sunday, July 22, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time).
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