but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me;

When: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one."

John 10:22-30

The merit of crosses does not consist in their weight, but the manner in which they are borne. It may show greater virtue to bear a cross of straw than a very hard and heavy one because the light ones are also the most hidden and therefore least comfortable to our inclination, which always seeks what is showy.

— St Francis de Sales

Abba, Father, Lord God, I am thankful for all Your blessings; and always seeking Your continued grace and mercy as I look to You through Jesus' example for peace and compassion this day. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Acts 11:19-26<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=11&bv1=19&ev1=26>

Psalm 87:1-7<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=87&bv1=1&ev1=7>

John 10:22-30<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=10&bv1=22&ev1=30>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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