Hearing the Shepherd's Voice: Our Double Belonging | Daily Readings | May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025 - Daily Catholic Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

On this Mother's Day, discover the beautiful connection between the Good Shepherd's care and a mother's love. Explore how belonging to Christ's flock shapes our identity and purpose in a world of competing voices.

Today's reflection reveals:
1. How we learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice amid competing claims for our attention
2. The security that comes from being fully known and fully loved by Christ
3. How human belonging and divine belonging reinforce each other
4. Mary's unique role as mother of the Good Shepherd and our spiritual mother

Readings covered:
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5; Revelation 7:9, 14b-17; John 10:27-30

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Reading I
01:47 Psalm Response
03:49 Reading II
04:52 Gospel
05:15 Reflection

Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their sense of belonging to Christ, honor mothers and maternal figures, understand Mary's role in Catholic spirituality, or navigate the tension between cultural voices and the Shepherd's guidance.

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