God in feminine image

The feminine image of God which presented by the text today from the 49th Chapter of the Book of Isaiah is rare in the Hebrew Testament according to Friar Jude Winkler. This image calms the fear we sometimes have of being abandoned by God. The will of the creature and the Will of God are sometimes confused. We may even consciously or unconsciously interpret the Will of God in a manner which supports our vision of how things should unfold. The difficulty shared by Daniel Patrick O'Reilly of Creighton University to keep the model of Jesus as our way in life is experienced by many. Other texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today highlight the graciousness and mercy of God as praised by the psalmist today. The Gospel from John features Jesus declaration of His Divinity in three aspects of His Life with the Father. Friar Jude notes that Jesus is telling the Pharisees that He is one with the Father. He is judge of those who choose to accept or reject His call. He will call all, after death, to resurrection of life or condemnation depending on our choice. The image of Isaiah 49 is comforting as we struggle with our actions and motivations which take us away from the Will of God for our peace and security.