The Great Shepherd
~A meditation on the benediction of Hebrews~ The Great Shepherd Oh God, our great shepherd, by whose rod and staff we are given peace, even in the valley of the shadow of death, protect us. Your holy word is a lamp unto our feet, piercing the darkness. Teach us to seek you, for we cannot seek you unless you bring us to yourself. Let us discover the truth revealed by your revelation in Holy Scripture. Let us seek you by desiring you, and desire you by seeking you; allow us to find you by loving you and love you in finding you. As our shepherd, guide us in the light of your truth that we might glorify you in our lives and be united to you, through the holy blood of Jesus Christ our Lord, amen. [1] The w...