Jesus is the Good Shepherd because of His concern for the sheep − “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep and My sheep know Me” (vs. 14).

The Lord Jesus relies upon this knowledge of the sheep, and so identifies himself as our shepherd. And on this Good Shepherd Sunday, he once again calls out to us, and offers us his love and care.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, promises abundant life in a peaceful and just world. Working toward such a world will address both difficult questions in ways that will touch every one of us today.

In John chapter 10, Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep” (vs. 11). Jesus uses the imagery of a shepherd to portray Himself as being the kind ...

In these days of Easter season, we hear lovely readings about Jesus the Good Shepherd. We can imagine bucolic settings of green grass and flowing waters, where this gentle Jesus leads his sheep to ...

Jesus is not a hired hand, He is the Good Shepherd. He knows who His sheep are and will never let them out of His sight. He can be trusted fully because He is fully trustworthy.

Vatican City, May 12, 2019 / 06:05 am On Sunday, Pope Francis advised listening to and speaking with Christ the Good Shepherd in prayer, so that one can be guided on the right paths of life ...

Pope Francis reflected on the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd during his Regina Caeli address Sunday, noting that it is a role characterized by his sacrificial love. “Jesus explains that he ...

Being a shepherd is not merely a job, but a "true and proper way of life: 24 hours a day," he said. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, "does not just do something for us, but he gives his life for us." ...

Speaking before the Regina Coeli on "Good Shepherd Sunday," Pope Francis reminded people that Jesus is the only Shepherd who speaks to us, knows us, gives us eternal life and keeps us.