The Street Sweeper

The Street Sweeper



“Welcome, dear friends. We are in Day 15 of Advent,
and this is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —
where God’s whispers call us home.”


“Today’s parable takes place on an early morning street…
with a man sweeping the road.”


“A young businessman walked down a street at dawn
and saw a municipal worker sweeping leaves and dust
with quiet dedication.
The man asked him,
‘Doesn’t this get tiring?
No matter how much you sweep,
the road gets dirty again.’
The worker smiled and replied,
‘Yes…
but imagine what the street would look like
if I never showed up.’
As the businessman walked away,
the words lingered.
He realized
he had not been sweeping his heart —
not clearing old resentments,
old habits,
old pride.
Advent that morning
became his broom.”


“Repentance is not punishment —
it’s cleansing.
It’s allowing God
to sweep away what weighs you down.
Forgiveness is the broom.
Humility is the dustpan.
And grace is the fresh road
where Christ walks to meet you.
Repentance is choosing not to let yesterday’s dirt
define tomorrow’s heart.”


“So today, ask yourself:
‘What needs sweeping in my life?’
Let God help you clean what you cannot.
And whisper:
‘Lord, clear my heart for Your coming.’”


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Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Welcome, to the show 2 Minutes with the Lord, This is the second episode of our podcast, “Finding Solace in the Lord.” I’m your host Father Dominic Veigas SVD and in this episode , we embark on a journey of spiritual introspection, drawing comfort and strength from the Scriptures and heartwarming real-life stories The Source of Comfort In times of uncertainty and hardship, the Bible offers us reassurance and solace. As we read in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” This verse reminds us that even in our lowest moments, God’s comforting presence is with us. I once met an individual who lost his job unexpectedly. He turned to prayer and meditation, finding solace in God’s words. Through faith, he discovered new opportunities and emerged from the situation stronger and more resilient. Life’s storms can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. In Matthew 8:26, Jesus calmed the storm, telling His disciples, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” This powerful reminder teaches us to find peace through unwavering faith. Amidst our struggles and grief, leaning one’s faith and gives us a profound sense of peace. This journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of finding solace in the Lord. Surrendering to God’s will can lead us to inner peace. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our understanding. When we release control and submit to His guidance, we find solace in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Lastly, finding solace in the Lord enables us to share comfort and compassion with others. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, it is written, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” I witnessed a community coming together to support a grieving family. Their genuine love and empathy were born out of their own experiences of finding solace in the Lord during difficult times. As we conclude this episode of “Finding Solace in the Lord,” I hope the biblical wisdom and heartfelt stories we’ve shared have touched your heart and reminded you of the boundless comfort available through faith.

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Episode 01 The Power of Faith

Episode 01 The Power of Faith

We start the journey with exploring our faith journey. There are times when our foundation of Faith is at the crossroads. What is our response ? Let us listen to this podcast episode that gives you momentum to strengthen your faith in the Lord.

4 Aug 20232min

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