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

Happy 2nd Birthday, Catherine!


Comments

Patience said…
Wow she looks soooo much older! How is she doing developmentwise?
She's so lucky to be part of a large family to constantly stimulate her.
Many happy returns Catherine!!
PS I think I mentioned before but dd #3 Marya shares a birthday (also had some special needs) and is 15 today!!
Cathy LeBlanc said…
oh my gosh! Two already?! Is there nothing we can do to stop our children from growing up???
Orthodox said…
The Hahn family is a true inspiration to all of us, just knowing that familes in the true sense still exist, is not only heartwarming, it its Gods poetry in action.

I can only hope and pray that God in his infinte goodness may lead me to do that which he chooses as best, I would love a 'unit of love' of my own one day, either as a Priest with spiritual children, or actualy raising citizens for heaven!

May God in his love, continue to bless you and may his divine Mother hold you close always.

In Christ and our Good Mother

Calvin James Montgomery
Johannesburg, South Africa