19 January, 2024 | Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

Reading : 1 Sm 24:3-21

Gospel Mk 3:13-19

Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted

and they came to him.

He appointed Twelve, whom he also named Apostles,

that they might be with him

and he might send them forth to preach

and to have authority to drive out demons:

He appointed the Twelve:

Simon, whom he named Peter;

James, son of Zebedee,

and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges,

that is, sons of thunder;

Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew,

Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus;

Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean,

and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.

Reflection: 

Jesus intentionally calls and chooses each one of us to be His followers and to play a unique role in His Kingdom. So, acknowledge that you have been chosen and loved by Jesus. Seek to respond to His call with faith and obedience. One of the primary reasons Jesus appointed the disciples was that they could be with Him. They were called to cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with Jesus by spending time in His presence, learning from Him, and witnessing His life and ministry. As followers of Jesus do we prioritize spending time with Him through prayer and studying His Word? The more we are with Jesus, the more we are transformed into His likeness and bear fruit in our mission. 

Activity: 

Treasure your religious vocation and priestly life in the Church; prioritize being with Jesus, thank God for your unique mission, and value diversity and unity within the community.