The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. Because the Gospel describes this image of God, that is where my reflection carried me. I am often reminded of the time I wandered into a church, was surprised by the large number of children and was treated to an hour of listening to different children’s choirs. One song in particular still lingers and it is “Do you know your Shepherd’s Voice?”

In the Gospel, Jesus states, “I am the good shepherd and I know my sheep and mine know me.” This implies a relationship that is so much more than a list of moral codes and religious practices. Jesus is calling us to a deep and intimate relationship, in which we know and hear his voice, and this is reciprocal.

By Sr. Terry Davis, SND