Be True Sheep, Trust Christ’s Voice – Apr 26 – Homily – Fr Isidore
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Fr Isidore gives the homily at Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford, on Apr 26, 2026, calling Catholics to be good sheep of the Good Shepherd Jesus by trusting, having firm conviction in Church teachings, being faithful in practice, and obedient, while critiquing non-practicing Catholics who drift from His voice amid worldly temptations.
In his homily on Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Isidore reminds us that Jesus is our loving Shepherd who knows us by name and gave His life for us. Drawing from the readings, he highlights Peter's bold preaching and call to endure hardships like Christ. We must not only shepherd others but be good sheep ourselves—humble, attentive, and obedient, recognizing Jesus' voice over deceptive worldly voices. Many say "I'm Catholic" but don't practice, treating faith as a label, not a daily walk with Christ. True sheep trust God fully, embrace all Church teachings without picking and choosing (like rejecting abortion), attend Mass faithfully, receive sacraments, and obey out of love. Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd, helps us listen and follow her Son.
USCCB Bible – Peter's Pentecost preaching – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2?14
USCCB Bible – Shepherd endures suffering – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/2?20
USCCB Bible – Sheep hear voice – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/10?27
CCC 553 – Christ the Good Shepherd – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a8p2.htm#553
CCC 608 – Shepherd lays down life – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a8p4.htm#608
CCC 874 – Successors shepherd the flock – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p2.htm#874
CCC 2271 – Church condemns procured abortion – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a5.htm#2271
CCC 721 – Mary Seat of Wisdom – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p4.htm#721
USCCB Bible – Shepherd endures suffering – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/2?20
USCCB Bible – Sheep hear voice – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/10?27
CCC 553 – Christ the Good Shepherd – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a8p2.htm#553
CCC 608 – Shepherd lays down life – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a8p4.htm#608
CCC 874 – Successors shepherd the flock – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p2.htm#874
CCC 2271 – Church condemns procured abortion – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s2c2a5.htm#2271
CCC 721 – Mary Seat of Wisdom – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p4.htm#721
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - The Image of the Good Shepherd
02:05 - Lessons from St. Peter
03:53 - Called to be Holy Sheep
05:47 - Faith as Relationship vs. Identity
07:23 - Trust and Conviction in the Faith
09:57 - Faithfulness and Obedience
12:02 - Conclusion and the Intercession of Our Lady
00:40 - The Image of the Good Shepherd
02:05 - Lessons from St. Peter
03:53 - Called to be Holy Sheep
05:47 - Faith as Relationship vs. Identity
07:23 - Trust and Conviction in the Faith
09:57 - Faithfulness and Obedience
12:02 - Conclusion and the Intercession of Our Lady
Ave Maria!
Mass: Sunday 4th Week of Easter - Sunday
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/042626.cfm
1st: Acts 13:14, 43-52
Resp: Psalms 100:1-2, 3, 5
2nd: Revelation 7:9, 14-17
Gsp: John 10:27-30
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1844
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwypDoe1CfQ
