Acts 11:19-26
Psalm 87
John 10:22-30
Worship Song
Entrance
Antiphon
All you who fear God, both the great
and the small, give praise to him! For his salvation and strength have come,
the power of Christ, alleluia. (Revelation 19:5; 12:10)
Opening
Prayer
Father, you open the kingdom of heaven
to those born again by water and Spirit. Increase your gift of love for us. May
all who have been freed from sins in baptism receive all that you have
promised. We ask this…
Alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia. I am the good
shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia, alleluia.
(John 10:14)
The Father
and I are one
22The feast of
the Dedication was then taking place in Jerusalem. It was
winter. 23And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the
Portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around
him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my
Father’s name testify to me. 26But you do not believe, because you are not
among my sheep. 27My sheep
hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and
they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. 29My Father,
who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s
hand. 30The Father and I are one.”
Reflection
“My sheep … follow me. I give them
eternal life.” ~ v. 27-28
A woman on vacation in Israel was
watching a shepherd lead his flock. Shortly, they came to a shallow stream. In spite of the
shepherd’s calls, the flock grew frightened and froze. He bent down, gently
picked up a lamb, and carried it across. When the mother saw her lamb on the
other side, she waded through the water to join it. Immediately the others
followed.
Can I recall a time when I became
frightened and hesitated to follow Jesus? What helped me overcome my fear and
hesitancy?
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green
grass
and leads me to quiet pools of fresh
water.
He gives me new strength.
He guide me in the right paths,
as he has promised.
Psalm 23:1-3
Reflection Credits: Fr. Mark Link, SJ,
Daily Homilies
Prayer
Response
Lord Jesus, help me to lead others to
you by my example.
Suggested
Action
Say this at least 5 times today:
“Jesus loves me!” Write it on a piece of paper and put it in your wallet.
Silencing
Close your eyes. Put
all things out of your mind and listen to your breathing. Feel the life in you.
That is God dwelling with you.
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