Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday of the Word of God
Yes, we are hearing about the call of the apostles again. It may seem redundant, but let us look at a parallel. When you are teaching a child or a student a vital lesson, do you only tell them once? Of course not. In hearing this story, we are reminded of our roots and our mission. We get introduced to the apostles as ordinary men...just like you and me. But we know that God used them to do extraordinary things!
Are we aware of how God is using us to do something extraordinary, too? Jesus never asked the apostles to be perfect. He simply said, "Follow me." Sometimes they did that well. Sometimes, they didn't understand at all. Then, there's Judas.
Lord help me to lead people to You and not distract them from You. Give me the wisdom to discern how You want me to use my gifts each day as Your messenger of the Good News and Your hands in the world. Amen.
