Daily Catholic Reflection – September 27, 2025

In the readings today, we are presented with a vision of God's protective and nurturing love. Zechariah's vision of Jerusalem, encircled by the Lord's fiery presence, is a potent image of divine protection and presence. This is not a distant God, but rather one who dwells among His people, who is the glory in their midst. God's protection is not a fortress that isolates, but a presence that enables life to thrive, as people live in Jerusalem as though in open country. This is a God who is intimately involved in the life of His people, a God who is not just watching from a distance, but is actively participating in their lives.

The Responsorial Psalm continues this theme of God as the shepherd who guards his flock. The Lord is not just a protector, but a shepherd who gathers, guards, and ransoms his people. The Gospel reading from Luke reminds us that this protective love of God is fully revealed in Jesus, who willingly hands himself over to be crucified for the sake of humanity. Even though the disciples do not fully understand this at the time, they are being invited to trust in this protective and sacrificial love of God revealed in Jesus. As we reflect on these readings, let us be reminded of God's protective and nurturing love for us, and let us strive to live in the confidence of this love.