Summary:
There is one flock (the Catholic Church) and one shepherd (Jesus Christ). In this packet we learn why the image of Jesus, as Good Shepherd has been imporant since the early Church. Also in this packet we see how the Pope and Bishops shepherd us today, having been given the authority of Jesus Christ. At the center of the image of the Good Shepherd is charity, the charity between Father and Son and the charity between Shepherd (Jesus) and Sheep (the Church).

Key Words / Themes:

Shepherd, The Good Shepherd, Peter, One Shepherd, One Flock, Sheep, Wolves, HHS Mandate, listen to his voice, love between father and son, father son relationship, Bishops, Papacy, religious freedom, prayer

Formulas of Catholic Doctrine:

Theological Virtues – Charity
Nature of Christ – Good Shepherd
Beatitudes – Blessed are the Persecuted
Creed – 9th Article (Catholic Church – Papacy, Bishops; Communion of Saints – Church Militant and Triumphant)
Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Charity
Works of Mercy – Instruct the ignorance