Sunday

8 May 2022

Fourth Sunday of Easter; Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Fourth Sunday of Easter; Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52  Paul and Barnabas bring the gospel first to the diaspora Jews, then to the Gentiles.

Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5  The God who made us is our protector and our guide.

Revelation 7:9, 14b-17  Those who survive the distress of persecution will not want in the presence of God.

John 10:27-30  The sheep will never perish, because Jesus sustains them with his life.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Though the church tags this day “Good Shepherd Sunday,” scripture’s emphasis is as much or more on the shepherding than on the shepherds.

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Exploring the word

Happy shepherding

Among the most exciting aspects of the Christian story is how failure always leads to the greatest success. The last shall be first, the meek inherit the Earth, the cross morphs into the empty tomb, and the rejection of the gospel by the synagogue opens the doors to the Gentile mission in Asia Minor.

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Homily stories

Let God get a word in edgewise

You know that moment in a conversation when you realize you’ve been talking someone’s ear off? Maybe they’re understanding that you need to rant or spill your guts or spew good news.

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Homily stories

Dance to the song planted within

All Anthony wanted to do was dance. His mom used to say he could dance before he could walk. He took some lessons after school, but they were mostly for waltz and cha-cha and stuff like that. What Anthony really liked was ballet.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

As our Easter celebration of new life continues, we look to God’s mercy and ask for God’s pardon.

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Quotes

Our life is a short opportunity to say yes to God’s love.

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