Good Shepherd Sunday

O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of Your people: Grant that, when we hear His voice, we may know Him who calls us each by name, and follow where He leads; who, with You and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd; * therefore I can lack nothing.

2 He shall feed me in green pastures *

and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort.

3 He shall refresh my soul *

and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, * for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.

5 You shall prepare a table before me, in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

* Image courtesy of GregOlsen.com