Ever the Shepherd

Cruel, impatient, hostile, rough and careless are words you would not use to describe the qualities of a good shepherd. The word 'shepherd' conjures up images of affection, care, diligence, patience, gentleness, guidance, etc.

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No Funeral Procession for Your Priest

She wasn't very pleased as she sat with her ailing husband in the doctor's office. She explained that her husband was getting very forgetful but she added: "At least, he's got a doctor." Her own doctor up and died three years ago and she hasn't been able to find a new doctor yet. She misses having a doctor who is familiar with her medical history. She finds it very unsettling going to a different doctor each time. She tries to explain her problem and how it might be associated with a symptom she had three years ago but she doesn't have much confidence that the doctor-of-the-day is seeing the complete picture.

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Who is your Real Boss?

Maybe you are working today at the drive-thru of a popular fast food restaurant. Perhaps you are a carpenter's helper or an emergency response worker or a custodian or an accountant or a lifeguard at the civic swimming pool. Regardless of where you are working, you most likely have some kind of a boss.

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Are You Enjoying Being a Priest?

No, you haven't even attended, let alone graduated from a seminary. You haven't done the eight years of study required after high school. You haven't studied philosophy nor have you taken courses in dogmatic, moral and pastoral theology. You may know very little about church history or canon law and even less about homiletics. You have never officiated at a church ceremony nor have you ever publicly stood and prayed to God. Some priest you are!

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