Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter, cycle C, May 8th, 2022.

Christ has a flock here on earth - all those who hear his voice and follow it. This flock will enjoy the presence of its loving shepherd in the heavenly kingdom. While the flock remains on earth, Christ has entrusted it to other shepherds who guard it in his stead - the bishops and priests. Their duty is firstly to preach the Gospel to non-Catholics, and secondly to teach the faith to Catholics themselves.