Apr 25

The Good Shepherd

When we hear the parable of the Good Shepherd, we immediately identify with the sheep, which is a good thing. After all, Jesus is the shepherd. But we should also identify a little bit with the one who cares for the sheep because we have a Christian responsibility to care for one another. I am not the Good Shepherd, and neither are you, but he calls us to be shepherds in his service, and to care for his flock also. Take that responsibility seriously. Check on your friends and family this week, and make an effort to help anyone in need. Volunteer for or donate to a charity that is doing some good in the world (maybe Empty Bowls!). Love lived out in truth and action is what the parable of the Good Shepherd is all about.

About The Author

Fr. Perry Mullins is the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney. He grew up an Episcopalian. During college and afterward, he worked in youth ministry in San Antonio and Austin, and then entered the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Perry loves preaching, teaching, and outreach, and still has a heart for children’s and youth ministries. He was called to be Rector of St. Peter’s in 2017. He is married to Sarah, and they have two children.