On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, as we observe Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus tells us that he is the door to the sheepfold and that he came so that we might have life abundantly. The 23rd Psalm presents us with beautiful pastoral images, reminding us throughout that the Lord is our Shepherd. Peter tells his listeners to repent and be baptized, reminding us that Jesus suffered for us, that his wounds healed us, and that he responded to evil with gentleness… an example we should all follow. If we acknowledge Jesus as our Good Shepherd, how can we not follow the example he left for us?

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 10: 1-10
1st Reading – Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
Psalm 23
2nd Reading – 1 Peter 2: 20b-25