1st Reading: Acts 4:8-12

The crippled man had been cured, Peter tells the people, not through any power of his but by the power of the risen Jesus. Only by him can we be saved.

2nd Reading: 1Jn 3:1-2

Even in our present life, God has made us his children, our spirit alive with his grace. In the next life he will do even greater things for us, when we shall see him as he is.

Gospel: Jn 10:11-18

Jesus cares for his followers like a good shepherd who, unlike the hireling, is ready to give his life for his sheep. The other side of this is that the disciple should listen to the shepherd's voice and guidance.       

Reflection

Christ our good shepherd wants us to experience the meaning and joy that comes from discovering and striving to fulfill our life-mission. That is why he came to earth! He leads us to the cool waters of Church teaching, a clear, refreshing stream that never stops flowing and is never polluted. He leads us to the rich, grassy meadows of the sacraments, where we can feed on his grace for free, without ever having to worry about famines or droughts. He is truly our good shepherd. But are we good sheep? Most of us want to be. But even if we already are good sheep, without a doubt we can become better sheep. Today, as he renews his commitment to us, let’s renew our commitment to him and promise him that this week, we will be better sheep than ever.