You O Lord are faithful to those who serve You with a pious heart. Our human hearts are often troubled and we weep because we do not understand or see Your plans for us. However when we cry out to You; You are swift to grant us peace and comfort. And our prayers are answered according to Your Will.
Today I resolve to strive even harder to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospels. To heed Your call to follow You and to lead others into Your heavenly fold. Amen
FIRST READING
1 Samuel 1:1–8
GOSPEL
Mark 1:14–20
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”
As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.
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