April 25, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Easter/Good Shepherd Sunday

As we near the midpoint of the Easter Season, we rejoice indeed in our Good Shepherd:  Jesus laid down His life in obedience to the Father and in love for us.  But then He took His Life back up again.

We, as part of His flock, share in that Life, for in Him alone is the source of our salvation.  And by His Life, He makes us children of God, a defining mark that gives us a sense of truly belonging to our God Who loves us so greatly.  As His children, we seek the transformation so that we are more closely conformed to His image, following the way of our Shepherd Who knows us intimately and constantly brings us life.  And in being transformed on the way, we bring life to the world, as we lead others to the Good Shepherd.