THE GOSPEL
John 10:1-10He walks ahead of them and the sheep follow him,
because they recognize his voice.
The
shepherd
knows his sheep.
And the sheep know him.
He calls each of them by name.
O Christ,
we cry out for you to shepherd us right now.
We long to hear you call our names, to
listen to your gentle voice,
and follow you out of
this violent world
to a safe
place.
Please,
walk ahead of us and we will follow.
Let us offer to one another
your abounding life
and love.
THE FIRST READING
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Repent and be baptized, every one of you.
Cut to the heart, they were baptized.
Three thousand followed him,
just as sheep follow
a shepherd.
Dear
Shepherd Lord,
open up our hearts to you.
Let us listen as your Spirit speaks in us.
Bring all your children, near and far, to live in your
love.
THE SECOND READING
1 Peter 2:20b-45
By his wounds you have been healed.
Christ,
we
stray
like
sheep.
And
you,
Good
Shepherd,
you
gather
us
lost
ones.
We so need your shepherding now.
No more wars, trafficking,
no more hunger and
school shootings.
Never again.
Let our hearts follow
your
healing.
