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.

Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Easter (#49)

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