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The Catholic Calendar for Sunday, April 21, 2002 The Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word: Acts 2:14,36-41 Psalm 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:20-25 John 10:1-10 A reflection on today's Scripture: Careful reading of scripture for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, contains practically all the essential information that one might need for seeking God, holiness and eternal life. We would do well to read and meditate at great length upon these rich words of wisdom given us from almighty God. First, we're called to have a change of heart, forsaking our old habits of selfishness and sin, to seek generosity and love towards all. Secondly, we're called to imitate Christ, suffering with patience the mockery we'll receive because of any good that we might do. Common sense tells us we can't do this on our own, but that we must place all our hope and trust in the Good Shepherd. We must constantly renew our efforts to disengage our hearts and desires from the useless things and attractions of this world. Let us place all our hope and desire on that which has merit in eternity, guided by Jesus the Divine Shepherd of our souls. This time of joy and purgation on earth is truly a short time. Let us be determined to spend it productively for the eternal goal before us. My resolve: to thoughtfully read this Sunday's scriptures in advance of attending Mass. - Joachim, ocds YOU CAN HELP to evangelize the Word of God: Please recommend our website to your friends and Catholic webmasters. The Daily Meditations appear online in English & Spanish at: http://homepage.mac.com/ojoachim3/DailyMeds.html ARCHIVED Meditations at: http://www.abcsoffaith.com/quiet/quietplace.html and at: http://www.mail-archive.com/dailymed%40saturn.nibcomp.com For ALL communications, including subscribe/unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (c)2002 The Way, The Truth, The Life. Permission granted to make reprints of the meditations or to post on any web page, except for profit. All scripture quotes are from the Douay-Rheims edition of the Catholic Bible. Full text from the New American Bible: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm Lives of the Saints: http://www.christdesert.org/public_texts/martyrology/ |
Title: Meditation: Sunday, April 21, 2002
