Gospel: Mark 1:14–20
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
Reflection:
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him. They were called to be Jesus’ disciples to fulfill a different kind of mission: from being fishermen to becoming “fishers of men”.
Jesus invites us to follow him as his companions and to share in his mission in proclaiming the Kingdom of God.
Lord Jesus, guide us in our mission to follow you so that we will find joy in preaching the Gospel and bringing others to the Kingdom of God.
