This Sunday is often called "Good Shepherd Sunday."

Jesus intended the beautiful parable of the Good Shepherd with its many consoling truths and promises for people of every century. The liturgy's primary aim is to portray the present, not the past, to give grace and life along with history.

The parable brings to our attention three consoling truths: Christ gives His life for His sheep; He remains with them constantly through the bond of grace; He will not rest content until there be but one flock and one shepherd.