I thought of Saul who became St. Paul on the road to Damascus being blinded by light and knocked from his horse. I hope she chooses to raise more chicks here this spring. Gospel Reflections for January 26 2020. As Pope Francis wrote, “Without the work of the Spirit, there would always be a risk of remaining limited to the written text alone.” But as we take in God’s word prayerfully, it becomes for us “the living word of God, experienced and handed down in the faith of his holy people” (9). Daily Gospel Reflection for January 26, 2020 - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 0. I loved the march yesterday it was so heartwarming and beautiful. notice.style.display = "block"; Last Sunday Jesus offered us a way of... Forgiveness When we look back at history or indeed at the news... Get behind me Satan! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In today’s Gospel we see Jesus calling His disciples to fish for men. In today’s Gospel Jesus begins his ministry of healing, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Sunday Readings: Isaiah 8.23-9.3; 1 Corinthians 1.10-13, 17; Matthew 4.12-23, From the time John the Baptist’s arrest, Jesus began to proclaim, “Reform your lives! O Lord my God! .hide-if-no-js { The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”  As Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon known as Peter, and his brother Andrew, who were casting a net into the sea. We can be grateful that for the first time ever, a President of the United States personally came to the Pro-Life March in Washington D.C. and encouraged their pro-life efforts. How has your response changed your life? 651-690-7039 (fax). Jesus called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father to follow him.” – Matthew 4.18-22. Dave is also Host the first live and interactive radio program to bring the entire country together at the same time to pray the rosary. Right now, you and I are the ones who are given the responsibility of carrying on the mission of  Jesus. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Google+. She later became Catholic, followed Christ for the rest of her life, and wonderfully became a leader in Pro-Life programs. God Bless them all. setTimeout( ); The gospel writer Matthew is telling the story of the first disciples’ call more than 50 years later. Those first disciples might have preferred to keep It was his mission then and through the church, it is still the mission of Jesus. Every word and deed of Jesus is summarized in just two words! How have you responded? We are that Church, and God gives us our mission. Thank you for being outspoken in your support for life! Your email address will not be published. No one else will hear these readings in exactly the same way that you will. You first follow Him and then you will gain wisdom. uCatholic is dedicated to providing traditional Catholic information in the modern world. I am glad that the country is also turning more and more to the pro-life cause. Happily they mostly follow Jesus. But she showed me what it is all about. Today’s gospel continues directly from last Sunday’s when... Oblates exercise very diverse ministries but above all seek to dedicate themselves to the poor and abandoned. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. January 23, 2020 By Father Dave 13 Comments. Their initial response expresses the full commitment they grow into by participating in Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Way of the sea on the far side of Jordan, How will the “great light” of God’s word shine in your heart today (Isaiah 9:1)? Who has called you to minister? Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). You might think our faith is complicated but today’s Gospel reveals everything you need to know. Hearing that John had been arrested Jesus went back to Galilee,  and leaving Nazareth he went and settled in Capernaum, a lakeside town on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali. window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us9.list-manage.com","uuid":"237c8497f1da14c0bf34173e6","lid":"1e8ff6e51f","uniqueMethods":true}) }). “Come, Holy Spirit! Today’s Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. All rights reserved. 4 Jesus said to  them, “Come after me. Learn more about Fr. The birth of my babies was miraculous. Psalm 26(27): 1, 4, 13-14. Thanks, again, Father Dave, for your wise words. WhatsApp. All the comments are beautiful but the last one about Margaret touched me so. In 1991 he received a Masters degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Southern California. You might notice how children often mimic the behavior of their parents or teachers. The gospel for this Sunday begins with John the Baptist having being arrested and then we read, from that moment Jesus began his preaching with the message, ‘Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ We can’t and shouldn’t reduce the life Jesus to that of a politician, but if we want to know the slogan of Jesus and his mission; this is it. Reflection for Sunday January 26, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew 4:12-23 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23. God has a message just for you today, and that message may well be embedded in the readings you will hear at Mass. This “attentive listening” means asking the Holy Spirit, who has inspired the Scriptures, to breathe life into the words we read. By Jason Weirich on January 26, 2020 Articles from Our Contributors, Daily Gospel Reflections. Then he sent them out in his name not their own saying to them; ‘As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.’ So the mission that God entrusted to Jesus, he entrusts to ordinary men and women. has seen a great light; Gospel Reflection: January 26, 2020. Going on from there he saw another pair of brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they were in their boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. First Reading: IS 8:23—9:3 Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is my light and my salvation. function() { Jesus is still calling each of us by our name; what is our response to that call today? 1884 Randolph Avenue And he said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And they left their nets at once and followed him. Gospel of 26-01-2020 : Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. Get our inspiring content delivered to your inbox every morning - FREE! You have entered an incorrect email address! }, Consider all the works Thy hands have made. 20526. Sunday 26 January 2020. 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | Australia Day Isaiah 8:23-9:3. When they see Jesus and hear his words  =  You can read articles on winning athletes, business leaders, or even marriage and family topics, but when you imitate the behavior of successful athletes, business leaders, or married couples, you will more clearly understand everything much faster. Thank you Father Dave for this wonder Gospel newsletter.  ×  All Catholics especially follow the words and deeds of Christ that you see at the consecration at Mass: “This is my Body and Blood, given for you.” Our Lord always acts in a way that is for you and for your true and lasting happiness, at every age, in every place, and at every time. Please reload CAPTCHA. Right from the beginning of his mission and ministry, Jesus called others to join him. timeout That was last spring. Copyright © 2020 Dave Heney All Rights Reserved. You’ll receive information on retreats, products, free downloads, and prayers! They went around teaching in the synagogue, they proclaimed the Good News of the Kingdom, they cured and healed those who were sick. Sign up for our newsletter. As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew; they were making a cast in the lake with their net, for they were fishermen. 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The people that lived in darkness Sticks and Stones: Free Speech and Violent Protests, Non-Religious View of Marriage & Same Sex Couples, Why Do Radical Islamic People Hate America. })(120000); This began when Jesus called those he met in the gospel. Dave >>, Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee following our precious Jesus of loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee being pro Jesus, loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee being pro life, loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee beingt born and loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee our parents for giving us life and life in Jesus!!!! Good Ground Press After Jesus’ death and resurrection, they give their lives wholeheartedly to spreading the good news.of his new life. By. They follow Jesus as he preaches God’s nearness in their local synagogues and brings God near in healing the sick. I am in agreement with the Pro Life position. Today we celebrate our St. Bruno School and the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. Jesus Himself was conceived under difficult circumstances, and yet called Mary “blessed among all women.” Jesus is pro-life and always pro-women. We think of Mary at the tomb who was called by name and sent out with the words, ‘Go and tell.’ We are told that the Woman at the well went back to her village and told the others whom she met and that many believed in Jesus because of what she said. Today we are the people who are called by our names by Jesus. “No ministry is alien to us as long as we never lose sight of the main purpose of the Congregation: the evangelization of the most abandoned.” ~ Oblate Constitutions and Rules. Mass Readings for January 26 2020, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A; 1st Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3: Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:1, 4, 13-14 : 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17: Alleluia: Matthew 4:23: Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 or Matthew 4:12-17: 1st Reading – Isaiah 8:23-9:3. Remarkably, though, all four of these people, These weekly gospel reflections are presented to you through a partnership with uCatholic and Spirit Juice Studios. At once, leaving the boat and their father, they followed him. Sadly, to me, I have lost my husband and 2 sons but I pray they are all together now. In this way the prophecy of Isaiah was to be fulfilled: ‘Land of Zebulun! They spent time with him, ate and drank with him, talked and listened to him and prayed with him. ICSC January E-Bulletin, We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus. 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