The Second Sunday After Easter
The collect for today, The Second Sunday After Easter, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle: 1 St Peter 2:19-25
The Gospel: St John 10:11-16
Artwork: The Good Shepherd, 5th century. Mosaic, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna.