Kathy’s Diary Gospel Page

The Gospel for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 is John 10:22–30.

Dear Diary,

This morning started at 38 degrees, and it felt like winter had come back for one last look at Littlemore before going away for good. The grass looked cold, and Mini hurried along as if she thought spring had forgotten its manners.

At Holy Mass, Father LeRoy read the Gospel where Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice.” In his homily, Father said that belonging to Jesus means learning to know His voice, not only when everything is easy, but even when the air is cold and the world feels uncertain. Jesus does not speak like a stranger. He speaks like the Good Shepherd, and He holds His sheep so safely that no one can snatch them from His hand.

I thought about that after we came home. Mini knows our voices so well, and she can tell when I am calling her with love. Father LeRoy said our souls must become that way with Jesus. We have to listen for Him in prayer, at Mass, in the Gospel, and in the quiet little moments of the day.

Tonight I am glad Jesus did not say His sheep must be clever or brave all by themselves. He said they hear His voice and follow Him, and He gives them eternal life. That makes me feel safe, like being held in hands that never get tired.

Evening Prayer

Dear Jesus, Good Shepherd of my soul, help me know Thy voice and follow Thee every day. Hold Sister Mary Claire, Robert, Father LeRoy, Mini, and me close in Thy hands, and never let us wander far from Thee. Amen.

Love,

Kathy

Today’s Reading — John 10:22–30

At that time the feast of the dedication was kept in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. The Jews therefore came round about Him, and said to Him: How long dost Thou hold our souls in suspense? If Thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

Jesus answered them: I speak to you, and you believe not: the works that I do in the name of My Father, they give testimony of Me. But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep.

My sheep hear My voice: and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them life everlasting; and they shall not perish for ever, and no man shall pluck them out of My hand. That which My Father hath given Me is greater than all: and no one can snatch them out of the hand of My Father. I and the Father are one.