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

Coffee and Rosary Making at the Bookstore

A weekly reminder that we will be open on Friday from 10-7 and Saturday from 9-3 to help you give the gift of Faith this year.

On Saturday morning we will be following our tradition of free, delicious
Mystic Monk Coffee and lessons for making the beautiful Cord Knot Rosaries.

Please join us if you are able, or give us a call (740-603-4962) to visit at another time.

We will also be at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Chillicothe after all Masses this weekend in their Social Hall.

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