The Three Faces of God - A Reflection on Isaiah 6 and Luke 5

Join our channel for exclusive content / @catholicunscripted Visit https://www.catholicunscripted.com/ to support our work and pick up a membership for access to exclusive blogs and videos. Keywords Isaiah, Luke, God, holiness, mercy, justice, Catholicism, faith, spirituality, worship summary In this conversation, Gavin Ashenden reflects on the profound themes found in the readings from Isaiah and Luke, exploring the nature of God as holy, just, and merciful. He emphasizes the importance of experiencing God, the call to action that follows such encounters, and the transformative power of God's love and forgiveness. The discussion highlights the need for justice tempered by mercy and the significance of worship in the Catholic faith. takeaways Isaiah's vision reveals the overwhelming majesty and purity of God. Experiencing God leads to a profound sense of our own uncleanliness. Justice, mercy, and holiness must be held together for a balanced view of God. The need for justice is a universal human longing. God's mercy is evident in His sending of prophets to guide us. The Eucharist symbolizes the purification and atonement of our sins. Prayer aligns our lives with God's purpose and timing. The tension between our likeness to God and our flaws is resolved in Jesus. Purgatory is a process of purification for our souls. Worship allows us to join in the eternal song of praise to God. titles Encountering God: The Majesty of Isaiah The Call to Action: Responding to God's Invitation Sound Bites "Woe is me, for I am lost." "Justice and mercy have to go together." "Our human conundrum is resolved in Jesus." "There is nothing that cannot be forgiven." Chapters 00:00 Encountering the Divine: Isaiah's Vision 15:20 The Call to Action: Isaiah's Response and the Gospel of Luke