TOPIC LIST FOR HOMILIES

1                    All good things come from God and not from our own power (6:41).  What gifts has God given you that you have taken for granted?

2                    Imitate Jesus by finding time in our day to be alone to pray.  Also, schedule silent retreats, so we may be able to keep focus on his ministry (6:31).  Do you find adequate time alone with God? 

3                    We must not neglect our responsibility to help others that are in need.  We need not see our own needs, but we need to give of ourselves, even if we have little to offer, for the needs of others (6:34, 38).  What needs do you see in the world?

4                    We must work to be a shepherd to people like Jesus and gather the lost, feed the hungry, and fill the needs of people (6:34).  Is there something or someone in our life that we feel pity for but we stand idle due to feeling incapable of doing something? 

5                    Jesus is our shepherd.  We must never forget that no matter how far we might stray, he is always there to gather us back in.  He is there to take care of us, lead, and direct us (6:34).  Will we remain difficult or follow? 

6                    What is it that we lack in our life either it being physical or spiritual?  Take all we lack and hurry to offer it to Jesus, so that he may have pity on us.  His grace and blessing will not only fill our need to the point of satisfaction, but it will overflow in abundance (6:43)