The Fourth Sunday of Easter marks the 59th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations instituted by Pope Paul VI in 1964. Appointed to lead the flock, Peter gave his life for those entrusted to his care, and ever since then the priestly ministry has assured the continuous presence in the Church of Him who remains the true Shepherd of our souls. In the Church He bestows on us His life in the Sacraments, His word in the teaching that she gives us, all the riches of His grace to light up our way and uphold our steps as we go forward to our heavenly home through her He acts as the one Shepherd of our souls. He is the true shepherd who fulfills Ezechiel's prophecy foretelling for Israel a shepherd from the end of time who was to deliver his people.Ĭhrist's sheepfold is the Church. "Jesus said: ‘The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice I know them and they follow me.’" Christ Himself is the Good Shepherd, who knows each one of His sheep, who gives His life for them and snatches them from the jaws of the marauding wolf. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord I know my sheep and mine know me. » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! Book of Blessings: Blessing Before and After Meals: Easter (1st Plan).Book of Blessings: Blessing Before and After Meals: Easter Season (2nd Plan).Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
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