Daily Inspiration

“Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." -Matthew 23:1-12
 
"Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to you, the people" - Archbishop Fulton Sheen
 
The Lord has placed a great expectation upon His people. Although their numbers are few, throughout history, a wolf has occasionally assumed the guise of a shepherd. Christ the Good Shepherd pointed them out in His time on earth and, today gives His flock the tools needed to chase the wolves away.
 
If the sheep are to save the flock, they must first learn their true Shepherd’s voice. We hear His voice in the Scriptures, the Catechism, traditions, and teachings of the Church. If the sheep have etched that knowledge into their hearts and minds, when the occasional wolf comes, he has no fangs and flees from the flock. Bless and thank God for the 99.99% of the shepherds who lovingly care for and defend their flock.
 
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you.