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On Lion's Wings
April 25, 2010
“Where He Leads”
by Fr. Timothy Perkins, SSC
I feel certain that
most of us have heard this Fourth Sunday of Easter
referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Some of us
remember fondly when it was typical on this Sunday each
year to have the children who were involved in the
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd sing at the principal
Mass of the day. All of us know, as soon as we hear the
words “Good Shepherd” that we are talking about our
Risen Lord. Jesus Christ is the one who tends and feeds
his flock, “we are his people and the sheep of his
pasture” (Psalm 100). “The LORD is my shepherd” (Psalm
23).
But let us consider
not only the nurture and care we receive from the Lord
Jesus, but also that it is his role to lead and guide. A
good shepherd sometimes precedes and calls the sheep to
follow. At other times he drives them from behind,
pushing them to go where they may feel disinclined to
follow. Sometimes our way is smooth and easy to
follow. At others it is difficult and possibly even
frightening. But in all things, we who are Christ’s own
are called to trust in him who leads and guides. As long
as we are true to the direction Jesus provides, we will
find that we are cared for abundantly, lying down in
green pastures and walking along still waters. Trusting
in the Lord, let us follow him in the confidence of
faith.
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