In many churches, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is called “Good Shepherd Sunday” as the Psalm appointed for the day is the 23rd and the Gospel talks about Jesus being the Good Shepherd. The New Testament Reading in some years is the section in Revelation where the Lamb is praised.

This Psalm is used at so many funerals it has taken on an almost hushed tone in many people’s minds. I believe that one way to read it is as a statement of victory in the “war won/battles still happening” reality of the Christian faith. I find that proclaiming it rather than praying it gives me a new perspective on the familiar words.

What do you think?