This week’s Gospel message for Sunday, April 21, 2024 is from John 10:11-18.
Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. . .I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. . .I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father.”
Reflection
“Jesus is the Good Shepherd, willing to lay down his life for the sheep. He tells his disciples that he received this command from the Father. So too have we, called to die to our own selves to raise up the lives of others, whether sacrificing our time and energy to care for a young child, an aging parent, a loved who is ill, or a friend in need. In doing so we are entrusting our lives to the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for us and takes up our lives with his to eternal salvation.” SOURCE: Pastoral Patterns
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tuesday Acts of the Apostles 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday Acts of the Apostles 12:24—13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thursday 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20
Saint Mark, Evangelist (Feast) – Mark is the author of the earliest and shortest gospel account in the Bible. Tradition identifies him with the scriptural person who was a member of the first Christian community in Jerusalem.
Friday Acts of the Apostles 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52; John 14:7-14