Message from Fr Jim
When Jesus sends His disciples to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel,” He reminds us that God never gives up on His people. The lost sheep are not forgotten sheep—they are sheep that the Shepherd is actively seeking.
It is easy to think of the lost sheep as other people, but this Gospel invites us to look at our own hearts. At times we wander through sin, discouragement, doubt, or indifference. Yet Jesus comes looking for us with patience and mercy. He knows each sheep by name and desires to bring each one safely home.
At the same time, Jesus sends His disciples to seek the lost. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to receive His compassion but also to share it. A kind word, a listening ear, a prayer, or an act of mercy can help someone experience the love of the Good Shepherd.
Our world so often overlooks compassion. People can be judged, ignored, or left to struggle alone. Yet when Jesus looked upon the crowds, He did not see problems to be solved or burdens to be avoided; He saw people in need of love and care. His heart was moved with compassion because they were “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” As His disciples, we are called to see others through His eyes. In a world that can be indifferent, Christ invites us to be people of mercy, kindness, and understanding, bringing His presence to those who feel lost, forgotten, or alone.
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St Anne’s Church Corpus Christi 2026
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