‘Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men’.
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR: BELIEVE IN THE GOOD NEWS!
In the First Reading, Jonah takes the word of God to the people in Nineveh. They hear it, are inspired to change their evil ways, and God shows them his mercy. God’s love and forgiveness are at the heart of the Psalm, as we pray for better understanding of the ways in which the Lord invites us to live our lives.
St Paul issues a challenge to the Christian community in Corinth in this week’s Second Reading. At the centre of this, though, is an encouragement to us to free our minds and hearts from reliance on the things of this world, and to place our hope in the reign of God. The Gospel speaks of the opening of the hearts and minds of the first apostles as they leave behind everything they know in order to follow Jesus.
This week, perhaps we can give ourself the gift of a little extra time with scripture to pray that the Lord will open our mind and heart, so we can see more clearly where our path with him lies.
Source: Excerpted from the Scripture reflection courtesy of St Beuno’s Outreach in the Diocese of Wrexham, UK available at www.australiancatholics.com.au