In this Commentary Clip, Tony discusses the radicality of Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd. As he explains, this image has transformative implications for understanding our identities on a personal level and serves as a stern warning to religious and political leaders that would seek the primary allegiance of those whom they lead.
Be sure to check out Tony’s full Gospel Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter in Cycle A, Entering Through the Gate.
Tony Crescio is the founder of FRESHImage Ministries. He holds an MTS from the University of Notre Dame and is currently a PhD candidate in Christian Theology at Saint Louis University. His research focuses on the intersection between moral and sacramental theology. His dissertation is entitled, Presencing the Divine: Augustine, the Eucharist and the Ethics of Exemplarity.
Tony’s academic publications can be found here.