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Ordinary Time · Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Vigil · Year A

John 21:15-19

Jesus and Peter: Feed My Sheep

June 29, 2026

Pasce Mea Oves (Feed My Sheep), attributed to Nicolas Poussin
Pasce Mea Oves (Feed My Sheep), attributed to Nicolas Poussin, 17th centuryChurch of San Matteo, Lecce
An Italian church painting of the commission on the shore, with the flock gathered at the edge of the picture.Feed my sheep. Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you used to fasten your own belt.attributed to Nicolas PoussinA French painter who lived almost entirely in Rome, building his compositions from wax figures in a box; this attribution is not secure.Church of San Matteo, LecceA Baroque church in the Puglian city of Lecce, known for the soft local limestone its facades are carved from.Church of San Matteo, Lecce
Roman Lectionary
GospelJohn 21:15-19Jn 21:15-19
Second ReadingGal. 1:11-20Gal 1:11-20
First ReadingActs 3:1-10
Responsorial PsalmPs. 19:2-3, 4-5 (5a)Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 (5a)

Overview & Insights

"Feed my sheep." (John 21:17)

By the Sea of Tiberias the risen Jesus asks Peter three times whether he loves him, and three times commissions him to tend and feed the flock. He then foretells the death by which Peter will glorify God and calls him again to follow.

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Commentary

John 21: Jesus Restores and Commissions PeterJn 21: Jesus Restores and Commissions Peter Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.

John 21 CommentaryJn 21 Commentary Precept Austin

A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse.

John 21:15 CommentariesJn 21:15 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the threefold question to Peter in one place.

Barnes' Notes on John 21Barnes' Notes on Jn 21 StudyLight

Albert Barnes' notes on the whole final chapter of John.

John 21 Scripture ReflectionsJn 21 Scripture Reflections Word on Fire · Bishop Barron

Catholic homiletic reflections gathered on the restoration of Peter.

Saints Peter and Paul: Reading Study Agape Bible Study

A Catholic reading study for the feast of the two apostles.

Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the feast.

Background & Word Study

Gospel of John Overview (John 1-12)Gospel of Jn Overview (Jn 1-12) BibleProject

An animated overview of the shape and themes of John's Gospel.

John 21:15 Greek InterlinearJn 21:15 Greek Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers, including the verbs for love.

The Church Fathers

Catena on John 21Catena on Jn 21 Catena

Patristic and medieval comments compiled verse by verse for John 21.

Sermons & Reflections

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Free Resources Young Catholics

A curated set of Catholic reflections, activities, and prayers for the feast.

Art & Music

Art in the Christian Tradition Vanderbilt

A curated image index for the readings of the day across the history of Christian art.

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