The Sheepfold and the Voice of the Shepherd

Stone sheepfold John 10:22-30 Recently my boys have been spending a great deal of time outside in the area that will soon be transformed into our garden. They spend endless hours digging in the dirt for worms. They then promptly take those worms and throw them to the chickens. It amazes me how even chickens can learn to recognize sounds or voices. My oldest makes this funny high-pitched sound when he comes out of the house and heads toward the coop. The chickens practically fall over themselves running toward the fence or out of the coop when they hear him making his sound. They know there is food to follow! In Sunday's Gospel Jesus tells us that, "My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me." and "I am the gate for the sheep." Today, again, Jesus mentions that His sheep know His voice and follow Him.  In these few verses we learn that Jesus is both gate and shepherd for the sheep. In those days and even today in some places, a sheepfold w

Another Surgery - More prayers please

After the series of tests the doctors have determined that her intestines are partially blocked. It is not Duodenal Atresia as previous thought but it is a partial blockage in the same area. The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday May 27th. Please redouble your prayers for Catherine and her mom and dad. Please pray also for all of the wonderful doctors, surgeons, and nurses at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Thanks, Jim

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Anonymous said…
Be sure that my family and friends are and will be praying and offering Mass and their working day for your intentions.