This book by Rev. Charles J. Callan is a warm and insightful book that uses the image of Jesus as a shepherd to explain how He cares for us. The book is grounded in the well-known Psalm 22, where David describes God as his shepherd. Rev. Callan starts by painting a picture of the life and duties of a shepherd in the East, explaining in detail how a shepherd lives day-to-day, caring for his sheep.
He describes the shepherd’s role in leading, feeding, and protecting the flock, and how these duties are carried out with constant attention and care. After setting this foundation, Rev. Callan draws parallels to how Jesus, Our Lord, tends to us in similar ways. He points out that just as a shepherd knows each of his sheep by name, so does Christ know and love each of us individually and intimately.
Throughout The Shepherd of My Soul, Rev. Callan invites us to see the many ways Jesus is present in our lives, guiding and nurturing us. He uses simple, clear language to make these spiritual concepts accessible to all readers, encouraging us to trust more fully in the protective care of our Divine Shepherd. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how deeply and personally Jesus cares for us.