Word of God Sunday: A day devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the Word of God
Year of Saint Joseph
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: "Abide in my love and you will bear much fruit"
In other years: Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor (1567-1622)
Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 6 Restraint of Speech
Mass: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Resp Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
In your kindness remember me, because of your goodness, O Lord.
I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, SAYS THE LORD; WHOEVER FOLLOWS ME WILL NOT WALK IN DARKNESS, BUT WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE.
(Communion Antiphon, Mass)
As can be seen at the top of today's reflection, it is a busy day. Therefore, we could be about many things. One, as I was reminded by a commentator, is to go back to the basics. That is by listening to Jesus when He begins His public ministry: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel (Mk 1:15). Indeed, this is the time of fulfillment. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.
Spend some time with the Word of God today. How is Jesus calling you to repent and follow Him more closely? Teach me your ways, O Lord (Ps 25).
To accept Jesus' call is to reject other options, with all their joys and sorrows. The first disciples grew slowly into their call and its price tag as they left behind families, jobs, home, country, and finally life itself. They counted the choice worth the cost. And so may we.
(Magnificat, Prayer for the Evening, Canticle commentary, January 23, 2021)
SAINT FRANCES DE SALES,
SAINT JOSEPH,
PRAY FOR US.
Today's photo: A beautiful look at Crater Lake, Oregon. Thanks, MO.
© Gertrude Feick 2021
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