We have the very comforting image of the Good Shepherd given us in our gospel today. There is nothing excepted of the sheep except to trust the Shepherd. It is he who has to do everything. The Shepherd never leaves his sheep without his care, he knows them for himself. This was the ministry of Jesus then, it is the ministry of the Risen Jesus to us now. Wherever you might find yourself, turn to your shepherd. And experience his goodness today.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://castingfire.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/4th-sunday-the-promise-of-safety/