MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 27 JUNE
June 27, 2025
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
June 28, 2025
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
27 JUNE, 2025
Luke 15:3-7
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Solemnity)
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
At that time, Jesus told the Pharisees and the scribes this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbours, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. ’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD!
REFLECTION
In today’s Gospel, the good shepherd goes in search of the lost sheep, and, after finding it, rejoices with his neighbours. Through this parable, Jesus reveals his compassionate love towards those who go astray.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is also a symbol of God’s tender love, compassion and mercy. Although we claim to have faith in the Sacred Heart, we sometimes hold the mistaken belief that God is like a taskmaster, watching our every move and punishing us when we fail.
Our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus should lead us rather, to trust more in the love and forgiveness of God, who desires our salvation and well- being. As disciples of Christ, we should also make an effort to become more compassionate and forgiving towards those who go astray.
PRAYER
O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness, and we feel our weakness and helplessness, help us to have perfect trust in your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to you, we shall see your hand, your purpose, your will through all things. Amen
