Almighty and eternal God, you have brought back from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep, to call use into his flock through his word. Send us your Holy Spirit so that we may hear the voice of the good Shepherd, we may faithfully follow him, and we may live in his resurrection every day. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.