The Gospel of John in the Roman Catholic Lectionary today contains the prophesy of Caiaphas, high priest, that Jesus was about to die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the dispersed children of God. The gathering of the people of Israel is the prophesy of Ezekiel as he presents the inspiration he has received from God. Jeremiah praises the care of the Lord for Israel which is like a shepherd for his flock. His prophesy sees the care of the Lord evidenced in a land rich in food and where the young sing and dance. The journey of the people of God to the “promised land” continues. The unification of a tribe or a chosen race in a particular geography remains as elusive as ever. The union of humanity in resonance with the Divine where there are no Greeks, no Jews, no Gentiles and no tribes is yet to come. The good of the nation is necessarily realized in the good of the nations.
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