Our Lord Jesus Christ introduced himself as
the Good Shepherd. In the gospel of John
10:11-18 He told his followers,
“I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life for
the sheep. He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are
not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches
them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for
the sheep.
I am the good shepherd; I know my own and
my own know me."
Inspiration
Message:
The Quality of a good shepherd includes: 1.Sacrifice (the good shepherd lay
down his life for the sheep) 2. Knowledge of the sheep (the good Shepherd knows
his sheep. 3. The good shepherd gathers the sheep into on sheepfold.
Prayer
for Shepherd and bishops: Lord Jesus Christ, you are indeed the Good Shepherd.
You loved your sheep so much that you laid down your life for your sheep. Lord,
we have so many shepherds in our world today, those whom you have entrusted the
care of our souls. Thank you for our Bishops! Lord, we need shepherds like you
who are willing to lay down their lives for their flock. We need shepherds like
you who know their sheep; those who are available and accessible. Grant this
through Christ our Lord - Amen!
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