Readings At Mass

Acts 2:14, 36-41

Psalm 23

1 Pet. 2:20-25

John 10:1-10

Dear friends in Christ, N’wokafu YESU KRISTO…

Sheep are naturally short-sighted; they cannot see beyond a few inches. Because of this, they depend completely on the guidance of the shepherd—someone to see for them, to lead them, and to keep them safe. Yet this same dependence also makes them vulnerable, easy targets for false shepherds—thieves who exploit and destroy. That is why sheep, by their very nature, must have a Good Shepherd. Their well-being depends on it. They need one who sees beyond their limits and leads them along the right path.

Today, as we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, the Church invites us to listen to the readings—especially the Responsorial Psalm—with the eyes and hearts of sheep. The psalmist boldly entrusts his life—his protection, his sustenance, his peace—into the hands of the Lord, his Shepherd. “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” This is not just poetry; it is a confession of total trust.

Beloved, we too are like sheep. Our vision is limited. There are many things we do not understand, many paths we cannot clearly see. We often think we know the way, yet we find ourselves lost, confused, and vulnerable. That is why the voice of the Apostle Peter speaks so powerfully to us today: “Return to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.”

We need Jesus. We need Him to go before us. We need Him to lead us, to correct us, and to protect us. For He is the Good Shepherd—He sees farther than we see, He knows more than we know, and He leads us not into danger, but into life. In His care, we will never be lost.

Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, guide me along the right path. Amen!

May God bless you.

-Rev. Fr. Kenneth Debre-

Sunday, April 26, 2026.

St. Peter Parish, Vakpo.