This week’s Gospel message for Sunday, April 25th is from John 10:11-18.
“Jesus said: ‘I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. . .I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd. . .This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again.’”
“Jesus calls us a flock of sheep in the sense of being guided and cared for by the one who watches over us. Jesus gives us the model of service in his identification as the Good Shepherd, leading, guiding, and protecting his flock.” SOURCE: Pastoral Patterns, Summer 2021
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you…” Colossians 3:16
Monday Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday Acts 12:24—13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thursday Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) – At the age of six, Catherine experienced a vision and dedicated herself to God. She joined the Dominican Third Order. Around age twenty-one, she felt called to become more active in the world, caring for the poor and tending the sick. She is especially remembered for her spiritual reflections, The Dialogue.
Friday Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
SOURCE: Living With Christ, April 2021