Sacred Heart of Jesus Divine Mercy Woodcarving Made Large Catholic Statues; Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 19 (mobile celebration)
The Lord's concern for the lost sheep is recalled in the liturgy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The good shepherd has his whole heart turned to his sheep, not to himself. He provides for their needs, heals their wounds, protects them from wild animals. He knows each sheep by name and, when he takes them out to pasture, he calls them one by one. He is especially concerned about the sheep that have gone astray, sparing no pains to have the joy of finding them again. A lost sheep is absolutely defenseless; it can fall into a ditch or get caught in the brambles. Right then, however, in the midst of danger, it discovers how precious its shepherd is: after being found, he brings it back to the fold on his shoulders with joy. If a wolf approaches, the good shepherd does not flee, but will even risk his life for his sheep. At these junctures the heart of the good shepherd is revealed.
Roman Martyrology: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, who, meek and humble of heart, exalted on the Cross, became the source of life and love, from which all peoples will draw.
June 19 (mobile celebration)
The Lord's concern for the lost sheep is recalled in the liturgy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The good shepherd has his whole heart turned to his sheep, not to himself. He provides for their needs, heals their wounds, protects them from wild animals. He knows each sheep by name and, when he takes them out to pasture, he calls them one by one. He is especially concerned about the sheep that have gone astray, sparing no pains to have the joy of finding them again. A lost sheep is absolutely defenseless; it can fall into a ditch or get caught in the brambles. Right then, however, in the midst of danger, it discovers how precious its shepherd is: after being found, he brings it back to the fold on his shoulders with joy. If a wolf approaches, the good shepherd does not flee, but will even risk his life for his sheep. At these junctures the heart of the good shepherd is revealed.
Roman Martyrology: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, who, meek and humble of heart, exalted on the Cross, became the source of life and love, from which all peoples will draw.
