Gospel: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep… My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:11, 27)
Meditation:
Mary is the first of the flock. Her Fiat was the ultimate act of following. While all are called to holiness, the Shepherd specifically invites some to follow Him through a Consecrated Life. We pray for those called to leave all to follow the voice of the Shepherd into His service.
Mary is the first of the flock. Her Fiat was the ultimate act of following. While all are called to holiness, the Shepherd specifically invites some to follow Him through a Consecrated Life. We pray for those called to leave all to follow the voice of the Shepherd into His service.
The Medal Connection:
The twelve stars represent the Apostles. This week, the Medal highlights the specific vocation to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Mary is the mother of the “Yes” to Christ in a consecrated way. The Medal acts as a badge of total belonging to the Shepherd’s fold under her maternal care.
The twelve stars represent the Apostles. This week, the Medal highlights the specific vocation to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Mary is the mother of the “Yes” to Christ in a consecrated way. The Medal acts as a badge of total belonging to the Shepherd’s fold under her maternal care.
Action Step: Write a letter of encouragement to a seminarian or a novice, or speak to a young person specifically about the beauty of the Priesthood or Religious life.
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