This week’s Gospel message for Sunday, January 14th is from John 1:35-42.
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. . .Andrew. . .first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah.”
Reflection
“Andrew clearly was enthralled with the Lord, for he stayed all day with him and recognized him as the Messiah. He could have stayed the night and chosen not to share Jesus’ attention with anyone else. But he didn’t. Late that afternoon he sought out his brother, told him that they had found the Messiah and brought him to Jesus. The invitation we receive is meant to be shared.” SOURCE: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2023-2024
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Mark 2:18-22
Tuesday 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Mark 2:23-28
Wednesday 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mark 3:1-6
Saint Anthony, Abbot (Memorial) – Born into a wealthy Egyptian family, Anthony gave away his inheritance and became a hermit. He was well known for his holiness, wisdom, and asceticism. After years of solitude, he gathered those who had followed him into the first monastic community. He left his solitude only to go to Alexandria to encourage those being persecuted and to help Bishop Athanasius counteract Arianism.
Thursday 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mark 3:7-12
Friday 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19
Saturday 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mark 3:20-21
SOURCE: Living With Christ, January 2024