Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘‘I am the Good Shepherd’

Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘‘I am the Good Shepherd’

Vatican news As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Fr Edmund Power, OSB, offers his reflections on the day's liturgical readings under the theme: “I am the Good Shepherd”. By Fr. Edmund Power, OSB The fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday” because, for each of the three years…

Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘A Divine Encounter’

Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘A Divine Encounter’

Vatican news As the Church celebrates the Third Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her reflections on the day's liturgical readings under the theme: “A Divine Encounter.” By Jenny Kraska This week, the Gospel of Luke tells us of the profound encounter between Jesus and his disciples on the road to Emmaus. Following Christ's death…

Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘Transformative power of friendship’

Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘Transformative power of friendship’

Vatican news As the Church celebrates the fifth Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers her reflections on the day's liturgical readings under the theme: “The Transformative Power of Friendship.” By Jenny Kraska This week's gospel story invites each of us to reflect on the nature of friendship and its importance in our own spiritual growth….