Tag: Sheep

Jesus the Good shepherd

July 29, 2024

Having spent most of my life growing up in Oldham my exposure to sheep has been limited mainly to a nice warm woolly jumper of a tasty piece of lamb with a dollop of mint sauce, beautiful. I do think thought that sheep get rather a bad reputation for being belligerent, stupid, not doing as they are told, getting themselves stuck in things or just behaving in a bit of an odd way however they are also quite cute and loveable, I had a friend who was obsessed with sheep when we were younger which I never quite understood … More Jesus the Good shepherd

The Lamb of God

January 3, 2024

Today we are picking up the threads of a story which began before Christmas. We heard how the Pharisees had sent their disciples to ask John to tell them who he was. We have moved from Advent to Christmas and now the one who was expected arrives. In John’s gospel there are no stories around Jesus’ birth and this is the first time we meet him.  John the Baptist announces who he is “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” That’s a startling way to introduce someone. What would have come to mind for those who had gathered to hear John’s message … More The Lamb of God

The Good Shepherd

May 8, 2022

In our Gospel reading today Jesus is walking in the temple and is again questioned by the Jews if he is the Messiah. He answers by asking them, and us, if we believe we belong to his flock of sheep. He says that his sheep know him hear his voice and follow him. He will never leave them and will give eternal life to all who follow … More The Good Shepherd