"Cornelius Van Leemputten was a 19th-century Belgian painter whose specialty was sheep. He painted many scenes of sheep and barnyards. That's why he's featured for this week's Gospel. . . .
"It's a staple of most preaching that sheep are not particularly
smart. They follow the herd. If they wander off, they're apt to lose
their lives. They're exposed to predators. 'There's safety in numbers.'
"Because of this, sheep need shepherds. Sheep and shepherds form bonds, enough that even if herds mix, the voice of the shepherd attracts his sheep to separate from the larger group and 'follow him.'"
In a recent commentary, writer John M. Grondelski offered some insights on a sheep painting by Cornelius Van Leemputten.
To access Mr. Grondelski's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: John Grondelski: There Are No Lone Sheep - Just Lost Sheep (18 JUL 21)
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