In today's Gospel from St.Luke, we hear the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin. The shepherd and the woman don't rest until they find the lost items and their joy echoes among God's angels.
As I come to this final day of our Marist Youth Encounter Christ retreat with 50 Central Catholic students, I too rejoice as I hear over and over again students regret their "drifting" away from prayer and Mass and pledge to amend their ways. The prayers and sacrifices of many people back up what we attempt to do through talks, small group discussions, the sharing of faith and the building of community. The formula works; we just keep chipping away and it becomes evident that the power and grace of God accomplish more than we can do or even anticipate.
The passage from Luke 15:1-10 bears, demands much reflection and gives much consolation. May it be the focus of our prayer today. "Seek and you shall find." (Mt 7:7) Not just empty words!
Br. Rene
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