Yesterday, the fourth Sunday of Easter, is known as the Good Shepherd Sunday. That is because on this Sunday, in all three-year liturgical cycles' readings, the Church invites us to meditate on the Gospel of John. It is also known as Vocation Sunday, and dedicated to promoting vocations in the Catholic Church and encouraging individuals to discern their service in the Church.
In the gospel reading yesterday, Jesus tell us He is the good shepherd. What does "good" mean? Does it mean that He is a skilled shepherd? Based on the reading's context, it is safe to assume that "good" does not refer to a qualified shepherd but rather a "noble" one; from the Latin word nobilis, it means to be well known.
