Review article

Jesus – the Good Shepherd

Cesare Bissoli ; Università Pontificia Salesiana, Roma, Italia

Abstract

In the article, which is structured according to the traditional stages of lectio divina, the author speaks of Jesus the Good Shepherd. The first part explains the passage from the Gospel of John which speaks of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Understanding the biblical context reminds us that God is here portrayed as a shepherd of the flock, the people, made up of free people. Jesus is the shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. He has a historic role. In connection with life, it is timely to remember Don Bosco’s preventive educational system. Those who practice it show how the teacher can still apply the pastoral love of Jesus the Good Shepherd. This is education without coercion and anonymity, where the teacher knows by name the pupils and helps them to live life with joy in physical and intellectual breadth.

Keywords

Jesus the Good Shepherd; lectio divina; don Bosco's educational system; preventive education

Hrčak ID:

112083

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/112083

Publication date:

19.3.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian german

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