Welcome to our Lost Sheep Blog. I’m so glad you found us here. I am Fr. Greg, a former lost sheep, who is now the shepherd (pastor) of the flock at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Darnestown, MD. This is a site for those who have been away from the Church or our parish, or who just feel lost in the world. It’s good to connect even if it’s just virtually here, and to know you are not alone.

Richness of Scripture
Fr. Gregory Shaffer Fr. Gregory Shaffer

Richness of Scripture

There is so much that the Lord wants to say to us and have us ponder even in just one Scripture verse or passage in order to know Him better.

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"How do I know that God loves me?"
Fr. Gregory Shaffer Fr. Gregory Shaffer

"How do I know that God loves me?"

It’s the peace, happiness, and joy that God promised in Christ which is the exact experience that Christ’s closest friends have experienced in their hearts and souls for 2,000 years.

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Whole lot going on
Fr. Gregory Shaffer Fr. Gregory Shaffer

Whole lot going on

All of the piles of old, broken asphalt represent all of the brokenness that Christ can remove from our lives.

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Free as a bird
Fr. Gregory Shaffer Fr. Gregory Shaffer

Free as a bird

I’m clearly no St. Francis of Assisi as the bird was not trusting me.

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Psalm 13
Fr. Gregory Shaffer Fr. Gregory Shaffer

Psalm 13

Psalm 13 is especially helpful because it is honest and direct to God from someone experiencing darkness and torment.

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