Today's feast of Saint Ambrose has a special meaning because like the gospel, Matthew 18:12-14, Saint Ambrose was a shepherd who went in search of the lost sheep. It is said that he had a great love for his people. In imitating the Good Shepherd, we are to love our people, care for them, and be a good example to them. That meaning is enhanced by the commentary that says, "The scandal of the Gospel is symbolized in the man who prefers to go in search of the sole stray sheep rather than tend tot he stayed-put ninety-nine. If we dare to look beyond our self-contentment, we realize how much we are all like that one estranged, imperiled sheep; our burning hope is for a Shepherd who will come just for us"
(Magnificat,101). As pastors and shepherds, we pray that Saint Ambrose will intercede for us and help us in our ministry to always be those shepherds who take care of the sheep and go after those who have strayed. God Bless!!!
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