SHEEP: Sheep are dull witted beasts that follow their leader blindly, to their good or ill. They were present at the Nativity of Christ because a few trotted along behind the shepherds. Jesus called us "sheep" in many of His teachings. We are to follow Him, the Good Shepherd, and trust Him to lead us to what is good. If He seems to take us to something evil or distasteful, we still must trust Him. Sometimes a shepherd has to lead the sheep over rocky ground or through desert wastelands because the green pastures and life giving water are on the other side. The sheep see only the path. The shepherd knows the goal. Lord, help me to keep my eyes fixed on You, the Good Shepherd. You know where You are leading me. My job is to follow and to trust. Give me the graces to do so, my Lord and my God. Amen.
