Homily: Living As Good Shepherds in a Self-Interested World | Fr. Mathias Thelen

In this homily given on April 21st, 2024, Fr Mathias exhorts us to live like Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and not like the hired men who abandons the sheep when danger is near. It's not just the clergy who are called to be like Jesus in shepherding God's people; the laity too who have people entrusted their care (parents, siblings, leaders, managers, bosses, teachers, etc) are called to live as good shepherds. Contrasting the characteristics of Jesus and the self-interested hired servant, Fr Mathias leads everyone through an examination on how we're doing in caring for those God has entrusted to us. He ends with an encouragement for those who undergo trial on behalf of those they're called to care for.

[@bettyweber8424]

At the end of Mass we are blessed & sent to spread the word of Jesus in our actions & word's.

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Pure Gold!! Bless you Father for speaking the Truth in Love ✝️🕊️

[@pretagjonaj369]

God Bless you fr Mathia you are a good shepherd like Jesus. You shepherd us so well thank you .❤

[@elayneferraro7232]

Many thanks Fr. Mathias for this very important message to us all. We must be more like Jesus to everyone whom we encounter daily. Jesus, my love, give us all the courage to be like you especially when it is most difficult. In Jesus' Holy Name I pray🙏

[@caroldoidge3044]

Thank you Father Mathias
Absolutely powerful and Valuable lessons to self examination as to what kind of shepherd we are…👏

[@bettybella2417]

Thank you Rev Fr Mathias. So much to ponder upon within the Vatican & Churches.😢 I often wonder why so many have left. We have to pray for the salvation of those who have walked away. God bless all.

[@jean-claudechupin9233]

pourquoi donc beaucoup de chrétiens se sentent exclus de l'église ???.. ou sont tout simplement mis à la marge !!..