The first reading is one that strikes to the heart of many issues facing the Church today. It may seem that too many of our priest, bishops, or even cardinals, mislead and scatter God’s flock. Most, no doubt, felt they were justified in their preaching or behavior. As I have pointed out previously, most heresies and many schisms were started by priests, bishops, and cardinals. One of the reasons l have offered free a Catechism of the Catholic Church is so that the laity can keep up to date on the Church’s teachings, regardless of the local pastor has to say. Remember 50% of all priests, bishops, and cardinals, are below average! We all need to be well grounded in our faith so as to recognize when someone begins to lead us astray. The Gospel acclamation says, “My sheep hear my voice,” yet to hear his voice we need to be doing our homework to make sure we are listening to the right shepherds. If we seek his voice, he will teach us man things.
Countenance of God 