Pope’s General Audience – January 18, 2023

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Pope Francis

In today’s catechesis, Pope Francis continues his series on evangelization. He reflects on Christ the Good Shepherd, who “suffers and takes risks” for the one who has left the flock. The Holy Father concludes by saying that evangelization “is about loving so that they might be happy children of God.” Read the full text below: […]

The Lord is my shepherd | Word Alive

Friday, July 16, 2021

Sr. Damien Marie Savino, FSE

The image of the shepherd is an ancient one and the most common symbol of Christ in the early Church. But what does it mean for us today?

Christ our Shepherd, Christ our King | Word Alive

Friday, November 20, 2020

Luke Stocking

In this reflection for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Luke Stocking explores the beautiful dual imagery of Christ as king and shepherd.

Following the Shepherd’s voice | Word Alive

Friday, May 1, 2020

Chris Bray

When we are lost in the fog and abyss of regret, mistakes, and brokenness, feeling alone and hopeless, how can we hear the voice of the Shepherd in our day?

The Good Shepherd comes that we may have life

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Julian Paparella

A reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday This Sunday’s Gospel gives us an image that summarizes all that we have celebrated in the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus description of the Good Shepherd in John 10 shows us how He saw His mission in the world, and His mission in […]

The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life for His Sheep

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Deacon Pedro

It is always amazing how Jesus speaks to us through the hearts of children. Watch The Good Shepherd and walk with Jesus, the Good Shepherd, from the Last Supper, his arrest, passion and crucifixion, with the help of the imagination and words of children. The Good Shepherd was made in partnership with the Office of […]

The Living Heart of Jesus: The Incarnate Love of God

Friday, June 7, 2013

Julian Paparella

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus presents us with the opportunity to reflect on the relevance of this venerable symbol in our daily lives. The image of the Sacred Heart is never mentioned as such in Sacred Scripture, but its meaning can be found spanning each page from Genesis to Revelation. Today’s readings […]