2nd Sunday after Easter @ Holy Family Mission

HOMILY - SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
APRIL 30, 2017
NOON EXTRAORDINARY FORM (LATIN) MASS



ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Characteristics of a good shepherd:

1. Pasture the sheep out of Love (bad shepherd does this for gain, title, money.)
2. Desires the ultimate good of the sheep (bad shepherd looks out for himself.)
3. Loves the sheep enough to sacrifice His life (bad shepherd kills the sheep or lets them die.)

Fruits of a good shepherd (seen in the sheep):

1. Obedience to God (not obedience to the shepherd.)
2. Unity in love (from the shepherd following God's example of love.)
3. Unity in Faith (under the One Good Shepherd, not under many bad shepherds.)

And for a bit of levity: