The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose.
Beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil;
for you are at my side with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Only goodness and kindess follow me all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come.
Psalm 23
Glory to the Father. . .
Reading
Jesus said.
"I am the good shepherd,
I know my sheep and my sheep know me
in the same way that the Father knows me
and I know my Father;
For these sheep I will give my life."
John 10:14-15
Intercessions
We bless you, Jesus Christ, our Shepherd,
for the life you have given us this day;
--we rejoice in your love.
Look with favor on the flock that bears your name;
--let no one the Father has give you perish.
Guide your church in the way of your Truth,
--by your Holy Spirit make her faithful.
Feed us at the table of your Word and your Bread
--that we may follow you forever.