OPENING PRAYER SERIES.
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| THE MASS- OPENING PRAYER SERIES. |
The Opening Prayer of the Mass for Fourth Sunday of
Easter reads as follows:
Let us pray
(that Christ our Shepherd will lead us through the
difficulties of life)
Almighty and ever-living God,
give us new strength from the courage of Christ our
Shepherd,
and lead us to join the saints in Heaven,
where He lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
In making this prayer tangible for my life during
this week, the following reflection questions emerged:
1. What does the image of Christ as Shepherd impact
on my life?
2. In what are the areas of difficulties in my life
that I wish Christ our Shepherd to lead me?
3. What areas of my life do I need new strength?
4. What courage does Christ our Shepherd
demonstrate?
5. How does Christ's courage impact on my life for
this week?
6. What does living with ever living God for ever
mean for me?
7. What areas in my life would I like Christ the
Good Shepherd to renew in me during Eastertide.
8. How might I live in the joy and hope of my
resurrection this week?
GOSPEL REFLECTION
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the
Church highlights Christ as the Good Shepherd. The Pope and the Bishops
are the shepherds of the flock of Christ. In this Year of the Priest, it is
fitting to acknowledge their special teaching and Pastoral ministry. You may
like to
- Pray for the Pope and Bishops of the Church,
especially the Bishop of your diocese.
- Send a card to acknowledge and thank the
Bishop for his ministry. If you know a bishop personally, this is
indeed fitting.
The Church also highlights on this
fourth Sunday of Easter known as 'Good Shepherd Sunday' Vocations to the
Priesthood and religious life. All the baptized have a vocation. We are
all called to holiness. For those called by Christ to the Priesthood and
religious life, they are called in a special way and need our love and support
for them to carry out the work Christ has asked of them.
May Christ the Good Shepherd encourage
and embrace us,
May we listen to the sound of His
voice,
Hear His call and follow Him.
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