Good Shepherd Sunday...

4th Sunday of Easter

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

“For He hears the lamb’s innocent call,

And He hears the ewe’s tender reply.

He is watchful while they are in peace.

For they know when their Shepherd is nigh.”

 William Blake

"We adore You, Jesus,

eternal Shepherd of the human race.

You are present in the Eucharist

to dwell continually 

in the midst of Your people.

You nourish us,

You guard us,

You guide us to the heavenly fold."

Ven. James Alberione

Sybil C Parker - The Door of the Field, 1895 - photo:  Public Domain

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Msgr. Charles Pope, Lord and Shepherd homily, 4th Sunday of Easter   

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Also ... today... 

62nd WORLD DAY of

PRAYER for VOCATIONS

 
 Good Shepherd Sister, Sr Rose Vu, rejoices with Fr Spencer  J Howe 

on his day of Ordination 05/25/13 

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"Dear young friends, hope in God does not disappoint, 

because at every step of the way He accompanies 

those who entrust their lives to Him.  Our world 

needs young people who are pilgrims of hope, 

who courageously devote their lives to Christ and 

rejoice in being His disciples and missionaries."

Pope Francis - 19 March 2025

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Full Text:

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/vocations/documents/20250319-messaggio-62-gm-vocazioni.html

Pray TODAY - and EVERYDAY - for vocations -

Father, hear the prayers of Your people 

and bring to maturity the seeds You have 

sown in the field of Your Church. 

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 Blessed Mother’s Day to all!

"A partnership with God is motherhood.

What beauty, what love, what self control

must belong to her who helps God

fashion an immortal soul!" (Author Unknown)

Some have had kings in their lineage,

Some to whom honor was paid.

Not blest of my ancestors - but,

I have a mother who prays.

I have a mother who prays for me

And pleads with the Lord every day for me.

Oh what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays.

Some have worldly success

And trust in riches they've made - 

This is my surest asset,

I have a mother who prays.

My mother's prayers cannot save me,

Only mine can avail;

But mother introduced me to Someone - 

Someone who never could fail.

Oh yes... I have a mother who prays for me

And pleads with the Lord every day for me.

O what a difference it makes for me - 

I have a mother who prays.

Author Unknown