Sunday October 19 I Peter 5: 1 - 14

In this, our final reading from 1st Peter, the Apostle stresses the importance of leadership in the church, drawing on the image of Christ being the Shepherd of the sheep (the church). Three of this week’s reading draw on the metaphor of the leader as shepherd (Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday). The oft-quoted verse “Cast your cares upon Him for He cares for you” is found in today’s reading. Peter encourages the faithful to stand strong through life’s storms, and in the midst of the turbulence God will refresh and strengthen them.