Pope Francis reflected on the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd during his Regina Caeli address Sunday, noting that it is a role characterized by his sacrificial love. “Jesus explains that he ...

Shepherd all over the have sheep, through which they meet their various needs of sustenance. Christ is the only Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. The good Shepherd gives His life to the sheep.

The shift of imagery from “gate” or “gatekeeper” to the “good shepherd” highlights the Gospel of John’s theological plasticity for the person of Christ. Jesus is all three: the gate ...

Rome Newsroom, Apr 21, 2024 / 09:36 am. Pope Francis reflected on the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd during his Regina Caeli address Sunday, noting that it is a role characterized by his ...