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Good Shepherd, you saw mankind as sheep without a shepherd, often going astray, vulnerable to danger, living in a world of wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you have called us to the work of caring for your flock, and have called some of us to a lifelong commitment of sharing more closely in the life and work of the Good Shepherd.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thank you for letting me hear your voice as I seek to answer your call. You know all too well my faults, my inadequacies and my weaknesses. Yet I am humbled to know that you still use me as an instrument for your designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the years of my missionary journey, you have been for me like a heavenly GPS (Good Providential Shepherd) who has shown me the way, forgiven my wrong turns, and corrected and recalibrated my course as needed so that I can arrive safely at my eternal destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even at times when I find myself with no idea of where I\u2019m going, I know that \u2014 having answered your call \u2014 you will continue to lead me in right paths and be ever at my side, all the days of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 John Cuff, M.M.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryknoll Father John Cuff, from Chicago, joined the Society in 1965. His first assignment was to Hong Kong, where he served for 45 years in evangelization efforts in various parishes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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