Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr

 Romans 4:1-8
Psalm 31(32):1-2,5,11
Luke 12:1-7

In our gospel today, Jesus highlights God’s love using sparrows—tiny, seemingly insignificant creatures. To us, sparrows are common and interchangeable, but to God, each one matters; none are expendable. This shows that God’s love extends to everything, even the smallest creatures, and everything exists because of God’s love.

If God’s love includes sparrows, it certainly includes us, who are worth more. God’s love is attentive, detailed, and unique for each of us, recognizing our individual beauty. We are loved deeply, down to the smallest detail. This love is fierce and unshakable, never leaving us. Therefore, there’s no reason for anxiety, fear, or sadness when we understand God’s infinite love for us.

Fr Joseph Osho