Jesus - Our Quiet Shepherd

 
“Come to Me, all you who are tired and carrying heavy things, and I will give you rest.”

—Matthew 11:28

Imagine This: Jesus is like a gentle Shepherd. In the Blessed Sacrament, He’s carrying a hurt little lamb on His shoulders. He cares for it and lovingly helps it heal.

Ask Jesus: Fill me up, dear Jesus! Give me a burning love for You so I can try every day to help others by praying and being a good example.

First Thought

Jesus Prays for Us and Offers Himself for Us in the Blessed Sacrament

Jesus stays with us in the tabernacle because He loves His Father in Heaven and wants to save souls—ours and everyone else’s. He became man to help bring us back to God and to show us how much we are loved. His life on earth was hard and full of sacrifice, especially when He gave His life on the Cross. Now He offers Himself again and again at Mass—not in a bloody way like on Calvary, but in a quiet, hidden way through the Eucharist.

Through the Blessed Sacrament, Jesus shares every good thing with us: His love, His holiness, and many spiritual gifts. He calls us to join Him in caring about the things His Father cares about. That means praying, offering little sacrifices, and helping people come closer to God.

Even if all we can do is pray and offer small hidden sacrifices—like doing chores without complaining or being kind when it’s hard—Jesus can use these to help save souls. Many people have come back to God because someone prayed for them! That could be us.

Second Thought

Jesus Teaches Us by His Quiet Example

Jesus also teaches us by simply being there in the Blessed Sacrament. He doesn’t just talk about love and patience—He shows it. Even though He is God, He hides under the form of bread. He lets Himself be forgotten, ignored, and even mistreated, yet He stays. He is always ready to love and forgive.

Jesus is also very obedient. Every time a priest says the words at Mass, Jesus comes down from Heaven to be with us. He is never too busy, never says “not today,” and never gives up on anyone.

We can try to be like Him. Even if people don’t listen to our words, they might notice our kindness, patience, and faith. That’s how we can help bring others to Jesus—by living like Him.

Let’s Talk to Jesus

Jesus, I adore You in the Blessed Sacrament! You are always with us, loving and praying for us. Please light a fire in my heart to love You back and help others know You. I want to be patient like You, gentle like You, and ready to do little things for love of You. Mary, help me love Jesus the way you do, with all my heart.

Today’s Promise:

I will offer all my prayers and good works today to Jesus, so more people will come to know His love.

Special Words to Remember:

“Come to Me, all you who are tired and carrying heavy things, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28

Soul of Christ, make me holy…

Transcribed and gently rewritten for young readers by Sister Mary Claire at Camp Littlemore Farm in Iowa.