The Launching of Jesus into his public ministry involved the forming of a community that would not only keep his teaching intact but would continue the work he had begun, by being his living presence among humankind. His mission was to be accomplished through a group who believed, accepted and experienced salvation through him. It has often been said that God moves in mysterious ways and uses the weak to confront the strong. When he set about selecting the disciples he looked for them among run of the mill people who lived ordinary, everyday lives. Peter, Andrew, James and John were chosen, with no special training or without any merit on their part, to be core members of the community. Up to that moment the world of boats, nets and fish was their place of belonging. Now their mission was to bring the knowledge and love of Christ to the whole world. Their response was immediate and a complete act of willing co-operation. They did not know what they were letting themselves in for, but when Jesus called they were ready to take risks and became a God-drive force that would change the world. Like the apostles we too have a great task on our hands., We are called to be servants of God, bearers of the good news and builders of his kingdom of peace and joy. If the word of God is to reach everyone then all who hear it must make it known. There is simply no one who is not called to be a disciple.

Copyright: Fr. D. Knowles (Intercom)

Daily Readings

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Bible Alive for Lent is available in the Sacristy and the Irish Catholic is available in the church porches. Extra copies of both Bible Alive and Irish Catholic are available for Lent.

This is the first Friday week Fr Magill will attend
his sick and housebound as usual.

Fr Devlin will attend his sick at a later date.