Posts tagged with ‘Fourth Sunday of Easter’

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Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 12, 2019

by Melissa VanTassell

    The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: […]

    April 22, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

    by Melissa VanTassell

      The image of the Good Shepherd shows us how the risen Christ brings us to life. It is the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, one of mutual knowledge and love, that gives the shepherd authority. The shepherd’s willingness to lay down his life for the sheep shows his love. First John illustrates what […]

      May 7, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

      by Melissa VanTassell

        Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us in the midst of […]

        Sunday April 17, 2016 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

        by Melissa VanTassell

          The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: […]