Reflect:
Today's Gospel tells us about the beginning of Jesus's ministry. He bases himself at Capernaum which is at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee. It is here that he also calls his first disciples to follow him.
Act:
We too are called to be followers of Jesus. Often this requires us to consider what our priorities are in life. This week let us re-evaluate our lives and commit anew to be 'fishers of men', putting the Lord first in everything we do.
Pray:
Lord,
You know us by name.
You love us by name.
You call us by name.
Help us to follow You with all our hearts,
just as the disciples did when they left everything behind to follow you.
Lord, we know that following you is not always easy
but help us to have the confidence to respond to your call and
to know you have called us just as I we are.
Amen.
Challenge
In the spirit of Laudato Si:
- In the turmoil that exists in our world today, commit to bringing peace into the world by creating small acts of peace in your own life
- Can you commit to the Big Lent Walk and raise funds for life saving water in areas of the world where such a luxury is scarce.?
- Check your insulation is sufficient during this cold spell ensuring that heat is not wasted.
- Now is the time to recycle!! Don't just throw stuff away, but look at how it may be repurposed, regifted. Find out where cards and trees can be recycled, rather than them becoming part of a land fill site.