Sunday, April 17, 2016

Good Shepherd: nourishes, guards, guides ...

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

“For He hears the lamb’s innocent call,
And He hears the ewe’s tender reply.
He is watchful while they are in peace.
For they know when their Shepherd is nigh.”
William Blake

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"We adore You, Jesus,
eternal Shepherd of the human race.

You are present in the Eucharist
to dwell continually 
in the midst of Your people.

You nourish us,
You guard us,
You guide us to the heavenly fold."

Ven. James Alberione

Painting: Good Shepherd (Detail) ~ Champaigne

 
Also ... today...
53rd WORLD DAY of
PRAYER for VOCATIONS

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Good Shepherd Sister, Sr Rose Vu, rejoices with Fr Spencer Howe on his day of Ordination 05/25/13

"Every vocation in the Church has its origin in the
compassionate gaze of Jesus." - Pope Francis

Pope Francis' Message
for 53rd World Day of Prayer for the Vocations:

TODAY (Roma)
Eleven men ordained to priesthood by Pope Francis 
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Let us hold them in prayer
and offer thanksgiving for their 'YES' -
that they may nourish, guard and guide us!

Painting: "Ordinatio" ~ Nielsen Carlin

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