The tenth chapter of the Gospel of John eventually identifies Jesus as the Good Shepherd. However, the opening verses that we use in the Liturgy today do not identify Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He is presented as the gate. This is surprising, but the Gospel passage on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, first of all insists that all who wish to nourish and guide God's people must do so by passing through the gate who is Jesus. Presented by Rev. Francis J. Moloney SDB AM. Read by Alex and Laura