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

Catholic Schools Week Give Away


January 31st through February 6th, 2010 is Catholic Schools Week. In honor of Catholic Schools (including Catholic home-schools) I'll be giving away three copies of A Visit to Church: A Picture Journey. This book is especially useful in preparing students for First Reconciliation and First Communion. It also makes a great gift for those special occasions.

I'll give away a copy on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To enter for the drawing, simply send me an (webmaster@realliferosary.com) and put "School" in the subject line. Good luck and please pray for all Catholic Schools.

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