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In what is possibly one of the most consoling verses of the NT, Jesus invites his sheep, wearied and overburdened to find rest in him. This rest is a lot more than what a good sleep or even a holiday would give - it is a state of profound flourishing, linked to shalom, the peace God gives. But is this even possible? And how does one find it? Today's gospel also gives the answer.
By Fr Rajiv MichaelIn what is possibly one of the most consoling verses of the NT, Jesus invites his sheep, wearied and overburdened to find rest in him. This rest is a lot more than what a good sleep or even a holiday would give - it is a state of profound flourishing, linked to shalom, the peace God gives. But is this even possible? And how does one find it? Today's gospel also gives the answer.