In today's Gospel (4th Sunday of Easter) Jesus tells us “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (Jn. 10:27).

Listening to the Voice of God: How and where do we hear the voice of Jesus?

We hear the voice of God par excellence in the Holy Scriptures, through prayer, through the CCC, through the saints who have emerged in the Church, in the Eucharist, in the community, in images...

Among the Christological images, we have that of the Good Shepherd, in which Jesus, through this image, invites us to listen to his voice. If we consider ourselves followers of Jesus and sheep of his flock, then we must also learn to listen to the voice of Jesus and be docile to what he asks and tells us. We must truly put all our effort into being able to do what he tells us. It is not just a matter of listening to God and doing nothing. Lived faith should lead us to action and to seek our vocation.

Vocations, to the priesthood, to religious life, to the permanent diaconate, the vocation to the family, a life dedicated to God arise from listening attentively to the voice of God and from our response to God in a “Yes”, following the example of our Blessed Virgin Mary Let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).

Good Shepherd gives his life for his sheep, and Jesus sacrificed his life for us. You mothers are an example of sacrifice in the family, in the Church, in society, and in your daily work. With much affection, I wish you a blessed and joyful day in the company of your family.

Happy Mother's Day!

Deacon Juan Carlos

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