May 2, 2021: Trust with Monique Jacobs

Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Monique Jacobs offers a reflection on the image of the Divine vine grower and invites us to build a partnership of trust:   "Often, left to my own wisdom, I might point to what feels fruitful to me, showy, productive…when in fact, that is what will be pruned away… If I cling too tightly to what I know, to what I prefer, will I miss out on what else God wants to reveal to me? What else will come to life? This partnership, for it is indeed a partnership, can only work if there is trust."   Monique Jacobs is Director of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Reno, Nevada - a ministry she has served for almost 20 years. She also accompanies seekers as a spiritual director and contributes monthly to the Faith Forum column in the Reno Gazette Journal, engaging with leaders of multiple faith traditions on given topic. She received her M.A. in Religious Education at Fordham University in New York.   Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/05022021 to learn more about Monique, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.