In John’s Gospel, Jesus talks in Chapter 10 a great deal about sheep and shepherds. A good shepherd knows the sheep and the sheep know their shepherd. In fact, there are four variations in this short ...

He calls us sheep. Although sheep are considered somewhat lowly animals, they are valuable as well. Let’s consider some of their qualities: They tend to wander off. Dogs and cats can find their way ...

The Good Shepherd by Letbetter explains, “the artist, Weinert, is saying that the shepherd saves the lamb by kneeling, a posture of humility, ignoring the thorny brush that had entangled the lamb.” ...

You can find the readings here. I know them, and they follow me. Many years ago, I spent a few days on an educational farm, where I helped to birth a sheep. The little lamb was stuck in the birth ...

“Jesus answered, ‘I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know ...

This is the picture painted in Isaiah 53:6. We are all by nature Mrs. Gadabout. We should be content with the things the Lord has provided, and we should be delighted to feast in His pastures. But sin ...

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday, the day we remember that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. But the readings for Mass also remind us that this Shepherd has deputies. Jesus ...

The British monarch is a symbol of the UK’s commitment to the wellbeing of all people — and the most demanding aspect of being king is the willingness to set aside any purpose other than that of the ...

I think most people are familiar with Psalm 23. It’s the one that starts with “The Lord is my shepherd,” talks about walking in the shadow of death… you know, that one. If you don’t go to church or ...