GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark
Mk 1:14-20

After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God:
“This is the time of fulfilment.
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.

The word of the Lord

 

What is my cause?

Jesus does not present himself but hides behind the presentation of the kingdom of God. It is true that the kingdom of God is in Him, but it is not He who initially says it. The person is revealed in their cause, and the cause of the Savior is that the kingdom of God triumphs in our hearts. As always, I confront myself with Jesus and ask, what is my cause?”

 

Applied to married life

Pepe: Leli, would you be able to say what your cause is?

Leli: Of course. My cause is to give glory to God through my marriage with you. In my dedication to you and in our joint dedication to our family, everything I can offer to God with my life is at stake. Do you think I am doing it well, Pepe?

Pepe: For me, there is no better wife or mother than you.

Leli: Thank you, Pepe. Hearing that from you makes me think that the Lord is truly working in us.

Pepe: More and more, Leli, I see it more and more.

 

Mother,

The kingdom of God is here. May we know how to receive it, appreciate it, and proclaim it accordingly. Praised be Jesus Christ.