The Good Shepherd

This title gives us a wonderful image of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as he picks up a lamb and carries it on his shoulder. Perhaps you have seen that picture and it is a good one for all of us to remember because Jesus does carry us, his sheep. The gospel for this weekend comes from John 10:1-10. Jesus says that he is the gate for the sheep. The shepherd calls to the sheep and they follow him because they know his voice. It is the voice of the Good Shepherd that we need to listen to each day of our lives. There are so many voices calling out to us but only one is loud and clear. This Sunday is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. One commentator writes this, "Good Shepherd Sunday celebrates the correspondence between the longing of the human heart and 'the promise made to us' that God will send a Shepherd who will give us life 'more abundantly'" (Magnificat, 194). That promise has been fulfilled, Jesus came to give us life. We have new life through his death and resurrection. Let us continue to follow the Good Shepherd and listen to his voice for he is truly the way, the truth, and the life. Have a blessed weekend!!!