(CNS file/Gregory A. Shemitz)

(John 10:16) I have other sheep that are not of this fold. These also I must lead. They will hear my voice. There will be. . .

One Flock, One Shepherd.

Leader: Let us pray for the return of friends, family, and others who have fallen away from our Catholic faith.

Litany of the Good Shepherd

Leader: God the Father of the Lamb,

Response: have mercy on us.

God the Son, Sacrificial Lamb, R. . .

God the Holy Spirit, Life of the Lamb, R. . .

Leader: O Good Jesus, Shepherd of the just,

Response: hear our prayer.

Vigilant Finder of lost sheep, R. . .

Fervent Hope of the fallen lamb, R. . .

Constant Gatherer of a broken flock, R. . .

O Good Shepherd, R. . .

Purest shelter of the yearning heart, R. . .

Perpetual Feast of the hungry soul, R. . .

Lasting Bread of perfect life, R. . .

O Good Shepherd, R. . .

Patient Tamer of rebellious wills, R. . .

Loyal Teacher of all kind commands, R. . .

Tender Purger of all blemish of sin, R. . .

O Good Shepherd, R. . .

Leader: From the lures of false shepherds hiding in Thy guise,

Response:Good Shepherd,

protect us, rescue us.

From the mirage of the richer field, seeking to conquer our minds, R. . .

From diseases of the soul, separating us from Thy flock, R. . .

Leader: O Good Shepherd, at once the Guard and Lamb, Who knows well the sheep He leads, guide us, feed us, shear us,

and bid us come unto Thee,

delighting in Thy heavenly pasture,

and praising Thee forever and ever.

All: Amen.