Jesus commissions His disciples to baptize in His name, reminding them that He is always present through His Spirit. Having ascended to His Father amid cries of gladness, we are to be His witnesses for we have been gifted with His Spirit of
wisdom and revelation.
Let us, therefore, live in a manner worthy of the call we have received. Our faith and how we live it must be demonstrated as though our very lives depend on it, for indeed, our lives and all that God holds for us, do just that.

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Jesus gave us one commandment: LOVE ONE ANOTHER! To do this, we must be ready to set aside our own desires and be come aware of the needs of others; to be ready to make the first move for forgiveness and healing. Today’s readings tell us that God is creative and reconciling and that the perfect expression of God’s love is Jesus. Let us be Christ’s followers and allow our hearts to guide us as we strive to carry the message of Easter thru the year.

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Today is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday”. Shepherd is only one metaphor used to describe Jesus. Others include: Savior, King, Redeemer, Lamb of God, Gate of the Sheepfold, High Priest, First Born of the Dead, Messiah (Christ) and of course Lord. One other is used in today’s readings: “Stone Rejected” from Psalm 118. Each metaphor gives a very true aspect of Jesus’ mission but none will ever completely describe Him. Meditate and contemplate on the person of Jesus.
Today is also Vocations Sunday, a day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood. Let us all offer a special prayer that young men
will hear the call of Christ to the priesthood and that young women will hear the call of Christ to the Religious Life.

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