"There are plenty of references to Jesus as a shepherd and his followers as sheep in the Gospels. Jesus compares sinners in need of repentance to lost sheep. God is sometimes spoken of as a shepherd in the Old Testament as well. The parallels are not accidental, and neither is the image.
"This image of God as shepherd and his
people as sheep is valuable for understanding our relationship to God
in part because it is earthy and relatable. From it, we get a sense of
God's tenderness and closeness to us in his Son, Jesus Christ. It shows
us that God protects us from evil, provides our shelter, heals our
wounds, and gives us nourishment. It shows us that God brings us back
when we wander away from him."
In a recent commentary, Brother Macarius Bunch, O.P.,
reflected on the portrayal of sheep in Holy Scripture and on our calling to be sheep on fire.
To access Br. Macarius' complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: Sheep on Fire (21 JUL 21)
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