Vocations and the Good Shepherd: A Call to Faith

Good Shepherd Sunday: Listening for Jesus’ Voice and Praying for Vocations | Mary’s Message PodcastCristy Murray and Father Perry Kenaston open Mary’s Message on Good Shepherd Sunday with prayer and a preview of Psalm 23, reflecting on whether listeners truly believe “The Lord is my shepherd” and how well they listen to Jesus’ voice. Father Perry explains shepherding imagery from John’s Gospel, including how shepherds and sheep recognize one another, and contrasts Christ as the gate and true shepherd against thieves and robbers. The conversation emphasizes the need to pray for priestly and religious vocations—sharing a vocation prayer used at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau—while also encouraging families to prepare for Mass through silence and daily prayer. Father Perry discusses avoiding “mechanical” priesthood, imitating the Good Shepherd through service to others, and mentions upcoming travel to a Project Rachel convention in Wichita before closing with traditional prayers and a blessing.00:00 Welcome to Marys Message00:36 Good Shepherd Sunday Focus00:55 Psalm 23 Opening Prayer01:46 Hearing the Shepherds Voice03:07 Praying for Vocations05:55 Priesthood and Preparing for Mass08:43 Project Rachel Trip10:24 Jesus the Gate Explained12:52 Psalm 23 Lessons15:56 Imitate the Good Shepherd21:21 Family Prayer Habits24:22 Closing Prayers and Farewell🎧 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode to help Mary’s message reach more hearts.Subscribe to our YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@BlessedMarysMessagesJOIN our Mailing LIST to get updates and be part of our prayer communityhttps://sendfox.com/blessedmarymessagesShow Sponsors:BlueVeil Wellness                                                               Balance. Nourish. Thrive.https://blueveilwellness.comFiat WellnessRestoring Women's Wellness: Catholic Principles, Functional Approacheshttps://fiatwellness.com