For Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the LCMS One-Year Lectionary, the festival is Misericordias Domini, commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday.

This Sunday focuses on the comforting image of Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, and lays down His life for them.

Readings

Old Testament

Ezekiel 34:11–16God promises to seek out His sheep, gather them from the scattered places, and feed them in rich pasture.

Epistle 1

Peter 2:21–25Christ’s suffering as our example; by His wounds we are healed as we return to the Shepherd of our souls.

Holy Gospel

John 10:11–16Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd," and speaks of the "other sheep" He must also bring into the fold.