The Lord teaches the disciples that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #50)
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4th Sunday of Easter: We follow the Good Shepherd. Catholic Inspiration
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings on the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12
- Peter addresses the people, stating that the healing miracle they have seen was done in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Raised from the dead, it is in his name that we have salvation.
Psalm – 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29
- “The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.”
- This is the psalm that Peter quotes in the speech we just heard in Acts, proclaiming Jesus as the fulfillment of salvation history.
2nd Reading – 1st Letter of John 3:1-2
- Calling us “children of God,” we perceive the love which the Almighty has bestowed upon us.
- What we will become is not known now, but when it is revealed, we will be like him and see him as he is.
Gospel – John 10:11-18
- Jesus claims that he is the “good shepherd” who knows, leads, defends, and lays down his life for the sheep.
- The Father has given Christ the power and command to lay down his life for the flock.
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4th Sunday of Easter: The Lord is my shepherd. Catholic Inspiration
The 23rd Psalm strengthens our faith as we claim Christ as the shepherd of our lives. May we turn to the Lord in our need and call upon God for help when we assist others on their journey through life.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41
- Peter stands with the Eleven Apostles and preaches a message of repentance and baptism to receive the Holy Spirit.
- About 3000 people respond!
Psalm – 23:1-6
- “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
- This well known Psalm has inspired millions of Christians with a promise of God’s grace and strength.
2nd Reading – 1st Peter 2:20b-25
- Following the example of Jesus on the Cross, we receive the grace of God as we patiently endure suffering.
- Having gone astray like sheep, we find our restoration in Christ, who shepherds and guards our souls.
Gospel – John 10:1-10
- Jesus is both the shepherd who knows his sheep and the gate through which they pass into safety.
- The sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and they follow him so that they may have abundant life.
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Daily Mass: The Lord is our shepherd; there is nothing we shall want. Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 23 has comforted people for thousands of years. May we hear these words today with an open heart, as we follow the call of the Good Shepherd.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Our Heavenly Father wills to rescue the lost. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord teaches that it is the will of our Heavenly Father to seek out those who are lost. May we call upon the Lord in our moments of doubt and confusion as we seek the Good Shepherd of our souls.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent
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4th Sunday of Easter: We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Catholic Inspiration
As part of the flock of the Good Shepherd, we have lessons to learn and put into practice every day.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Here are some of the key themes for the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52
- While in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas preach Good News to the Gentiles who are delighted.
- As they quote from the prophet Isaiah, they incur the wrath of the Jews and are expelled.
Psalm – 100:1-3,5
- “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.”
- We rejoice at the kindness and faithfulness of the Lord, who protects us.
2nd Reading – Revelation 7:9,14b-17
- John has a vision of a great multitude who have survived the time of great distress and are before the throne of the Lamb.
- The Lamb will shepherd them, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Gospel – John 10:27-30
- Jesus teaches that his sheep hear his voice and follow him for they know him.
- United with the Father, no one can the sheep out of the Lord’s hand.
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4th Sunday of Easter: Our response to the Good Shepherd. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord is our Good Shepherd, but how do we respond to Jesus in our lives today? The Gospel of John offers three insights which can help us carry out the call of Christ.
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Study: What do the readings say?
Pray: What do the readings say to me?
Serve: What do the readings make me do or say…today?
Let’s take a look at some of the main themes that we find in the Scripture readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter, often known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
1st Reading – Acts 4:8-12
- Peter preaches the Good News immediately after a healing miracle.
- Jesus Christ is “the stone rejected by the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Psalm 118)
Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29
- This psalm is quoted by St. Peter in the passage of Acts.
- God’s power and might transcends human limitations.
2nd Reading – 1 John 3:1-2
- The baptized are “children of God” and have the same relationship as the first disciples.
- Our relationship with the Father is in opposition with the world.
- There is more to be revealed, and then we shall be like him and see him as he truly is.
Gospel – John 10:11-18
- The Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep.
- There are “wolves” who catch and scatter the sheep.
- The sheep (disciples) know the Lord, who also goes out and serves “other sheep” as well.
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Note: This post was first published on April 19, 2021.
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