He calls us sheep. Although sheep are considered somewhat lowly animals, they are valuable as well. Let’s consider some of their qualities: They tend to wander off. Dogs and cats can find their way ...
In John’s Gospel, Jesus talks in Chapter 10 a great deal about sheep and shepherds. A good shepherd knows the sheep and the sheep know their shepherd. In fact, there are four variations in this short ...
You can find the readings here. I know them, and they follow me. Many years ago, I spent a few days on an educational farm, where I helped to birth a sheep. The little lamb was stuck in the birth ...
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday, the day we remember that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. But the readings for Mass also remind us that this Shepherd has deputies. Jesus ...
The British monarch is a symbol of the UK’s commitment to the wellbeing of all people — and the most demanding aspect of being king is the willingness to set aside any purpose other than that of the ...