Prayer Request
Feast of Dominic
Deuteronomy 6:4-13; Psalm 18; Matthew 17: 14-20
“Shema, Israel!” This is the creed of Israel: “Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord alone.” Islam’s creed is much the same: “The Lord our God is one.” Moses enumerates many of the mercies of God in leading the people, urging them to pass on this creed to their children. Jesus meets a tormented child after he returns from the mount of transfiguration. The boy is an epileptic, throwing himself in the fire and in the water. Jesus casts out the demon and when the disciples ask why they couldn’t do this exorcism, Jesus is blunt: “Because of your little faith.” Dominic was a defender and teacher of faith as he wandered a beggar. Our faith has been enriched and preached by his followers, both men and women.
What is your personal creed? What do you believe in so strongly (as Paul would say, even if an angel would tell you differently, you would not falter)? Dominic believed in the incarnation, God joining humanity and all creation in tangible and visible ways through Jesus. And you? Ask the Spirit to teach you and give you the courage of your belief.
Jesus, we do believe! Help our unbelief. Deepen our trust in you. Help us preach about your love by incarnating your justice, kindness and healing in our lives.