Three Qualities of a Good Shepherd - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, we come to the Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus says in the Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” What is it about that image that sings to us across the ages, from the pages of the Bible to the present day? What I want to do is reflect on this image of the shepherd—first, in relation to Jesus, then second, in relation to leadership in the life of the Church.

Mass Readings:
Reading 1 - Acts 4:8-12
Psalm - Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29
Reading 2 - 1 Jn 3:1-2
Gospel - Jn 10:11-18

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[goombatime]

It’s always a good time when you hear the “peace be with you.”

[DawnLapka]

I pray for the Pope, Bishops, Priests, Seminarians, Novices, and Nuns: that they will be able to live their lives like The Good Shepard. That despite flaws, they will set the example, and be present to the people they serve. I also pray that God will continue to guide me, and help me follow only His will. Thank you, Bishop Barron.

[Sam-xmvg]

Dear Bishop,
You don’t know how The Lord is using your sermons to reach millions. The clarity of your messages are unmatchable. A lot of none Catholics listen to you. I know some Pentecostal pastors who love to listen to you. May God continue to bless you and your ministry and may He continue to use you for the expansion of His kingdom.

[leelapushpa]

Jesus who passed through the locked doors will pass through our locked hearts too

[csikomas]

Wonderful, as always. Such a gift to have these sermons accessible and free to all! Thank u Bishop Barron! ✝️

[priscilacandal]

I was lucky once as I saw a real shepherd with his flock. I was driving somewhere in south Bavaria, Germany and north Switzerland. I had to stop as the Shepperd stopped the traffic so his flock could cross the road. It was a magical moment. So humble! Listening to the sheep cross the road so confident and trusting. I am lucky to see what the Lord Jesus meant! Thank you lord.

[dorothymucci]

Please, Bishop Barron, pray for my family.

[revrichardhaynes]

God willing I will be priested in July 2024, and I will re-watch this again in the build up as well as many times after to remind me what it's all about. Thank you Bishop.

[williamscott]

Thank you, Bishop Barron, for being a good shepherd in the church today.

[barbarapiazza-georgi]

The best presentation of leadership (in the secular sense, too) that I have ever heard. Leadership, as opposed to management. Should be shown at every management training seminar!

[dennisrossetti]

Bishop Robert Baron the 21st century Archbishop Fulton Sheen. You are a wonderful recreation of the masterful voice of Archbishop Sheen so long missed and so much needed today. God love you!

[peggybarney]

Winona Rochester is very fortunate to have Bishop Baron as their leader.
However, we are blessed to have his homilies as well.
Thank you, Bishop Barron.

[edwilliams]

You are a good Shepard Bishop God bless you in your ministry 🙏🏻❤️‍🩹

[johnsor]

One of the best sermons I have ever heard about Jesus.

[patriciabradleymoyano]

Thank you Bishop Barron, you are always so illuminating!!

[carlosvillarreal]

Bishop, I'm a sheep who has kind of been fallen away, or at least been behind the flock, and after hearing your homily I wish I could give you a hug.

[cynthiaformica]

Thank you for this hopeful sermon. Ketchum, Idaho has a sheepherding population and every Fall we have a Trailing of the Sheep festival where hundreds of sheep are led through the town’s Main Street on their way from their summer pastures to their winter pastures. Please visit if you can!

[merleescobar]

Love your homily, Bishop Barron. Thank you very much, you have added clear meaning of how a Shepherd should be. God Bless Bishop!!!

[syk]

Dear Bishop Baron,
I am from Sri Lanka and very recently started to follow your preachings. Our relationship with the bishops here as sheep and shepherds are totally different from what you are explaining today. The only thing I can do now is for praying for them asking my Lord to give them wise and humble hearts to understand their people as you. God bless you....Dear Bishop Baron...

[ONoItsLex]

I'm a Christian, but have watched and listened to a lot of Bishop Baron's guidance. He has helped to calm me, to give me insight, to answer questions, and to offer refuge when I feel consumed by sin or sinful nature. I am grateful that he uploads these words, and I am allowed to listen and study even if I'm not a Catholic. Thank you Bishop.