The Good Shepherd

At Wednesday's all-school Mass, Fr. Pete preached about the good shepherd and Jesus's parable that He is the Good Shepherd. Fr. Pete wanted to ensure that the students understood what Jesus meant. As a 21st century, urban-dwelling population, the idea of a shepherd might be lost on them.

To demonstrate a shepherd's care for his sheep, Fr. Pete lifted one of the 2nd graders onto his shoulders, explaining that this was the same way a shepherd would carry one of his flock. The move incited more than a few giggles - from students and adults alike - but it also drove home the point and taught a tangible lesson on Jesus's loving care for each of us.