The Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 25, 2021 at St. Peter the Apostle & St. William Parish in Naples, FL
Acts 4, 8-12 + Psalm 118 + 1 John 3, 1-2 + John 10, 11-18
As we near the end of this Easter Season, there is no longer time nor any excuse for facing the dark reality that gave us this joyful season. It’s time to think about, reflect upon, and hear about death, which is challenge when these verses are turned into romantic ideas about a sweet and gentle shepherd. This is a shepherd who talks about laying down his life. In plain language. He’s talking about death.
This is something many will go to any extent to avoid. … more »