Known, Loved, and Called
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ—our Good Shepherd! On this the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church invites us to contemplate one of the most tender and powerful images of Jesus: the Good Shepherd. This image, rooted deeply in Scripture, reveals a God who knows us personally, calls us by name, protects us, and ultimately lays down His life for us. This is not a distant or abstract love—it is intimate, faithful, and sacrificial.…