Gospel: John 10:27-30
Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know
them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never
perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to
me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. The
Father and I are one.”
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Reflection:
Once upon a time there was a shepherd who
promised to take care of his sheep. He did what he was supposed to do as their
shepherd. Until a grave danger confronted his sheep, instead of protecting his
sheep with his very life. The shepherd was the first to run for his life. He did
not mind the safety of his flock, hence, he is selfish and a fake shepherd for he is
only concerned with his own life.
Jesus our good shepherd is not like that He
will stay with us until the end. When we are confronted with problems, He will
be there to help us carry it. When we are tired of the drudgery of this life. Jesus
is always there to enliven us and to tell us that we must move on for He will
be there to help us.
This is how a good shepherd must be. He must
show and lead the way for his people and the very personification of the good
shepherd is Jesus. During His three years public ministry He showed the way for
His disciples. He taught them life changing lessons; He taught them how to be
humble, selfless and forbearing. He showed them how it is to be a real lider.
Jesus is always there for us as well, in
whatever seasons of our lives the Lord is there to serve as our guiding light. We
simply must hear His voice that calls us to follow Him. Because only in Him we
can find peace and contentment, only in Him we would begin to live a meaningful
life in this world.
When this world presents us with so many
failures and despair. Jesus our Good Shepherd will always be there for us to
urge us to move on, be strong and continue with the journey.
Is Jesus shepherding your life? – Marino J.
Dasmarinas
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