The Sheepfold and the Voice of the Shepherd

Posted by on
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
0

The most wonderful time of the year!

Posted by on

You know the tune...

It's the most wonderful time of the year,
With fish fries a smelling,
And everyone telling you "try giving up beer",
It's the most wonderful time of the year.

It's the pray-prayingest season of all,
With weekly prayer meetings,
And mission priest greetings,
Out in the church hall,
It's the pray-prayingest season of all.

There'll be stations for praying,
And rosary saying,
And lovely desserts to forgo,
There'll be sacrifice stories,
And tales of the glories of,
Lenten times long, long ago.

It's the most wonderful time of the year,
There'll be much ashes showing,
On bald heads that are growing,
Much thinner each year!
It's the most wonderful time of the year.

There'll be folks a wondering,
Do we fast on Sunday,
Or is it a day to let go?
There'll be lots of almsgiving,
With rice bowls a jingling,
heavy with pennies we know.

It's the most wonderful time of the year,
There'll be lots of confessing,
And altars undressing,
When Holy Week nears!
It's the most wonderful time,
It's the most prayerful time,
It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Should I be this cheery during in to Lent?

- Matthew 6:16 - "When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."

Click here to read more from James M. Hahn - Blog - Books 

Check out his ongoing memoir about life with his special-needs daughter.

Our Giant Wall Rosaries are a perfect addition to your prayer corner, chapel, or classroom.

Your support is greatly appreciated and any gift is welcome. I'll be sure to add you to my prayer list and let you know when new books, series, and deals are available.  Thank you!

VENMO




PAYPAL

God bless you - Jim Hahn


* Contains affiliate links. No, that doesn't mean that the kids should leave the room. Rather, it means that if you click on a link, and if you purchase something, I may get some financial remuneration for that click and buy. All that means is that my kids will finally get to eat, just kidding but I may get something, just so you know...

Comments

Post a Comment