St. Theresa Catholic Church

In the gospel, we read of the calling of the first Disciples. They were at their daily work, fishing for a living. It was their way of life. When Jesus came to them, he called them and they followed him. The Disciples must have found something in Jesus that intrigued them. We do not know what exactly happened, something that compelled them to lay down their nets and follow him. Not only did they leave their boats, they left their fathers as well. In the ancient world, that was something that one did not do, and certainly not in haste.

On the shore of the sea of Galilee, Jesus called those that we did not expect; We expect God to call forward those who have been successful in life, those who have established themselves in a positive manner. Those who are role models. God surprises us. How often have we failed to witness that call, sometimes we have to get out of our shell and see how life is. How often have we said no, unable to imagine what Yes even looks like?

Jesus surprised people everywhere he went. He not only taught in the synagogues, preaching about the kingdom. He performed all kinds of miracles, healing and curing those in need of it. Imagine how surprising that act of healing was for those who needed it. How surprising it would be to move from deafness to hearing, from blindness to sight, from shame and pain to newness of life.

While we might be far from the shores of the sea of Galilee, Jesus calls us just as he did Peter and the others. He calls us to show up where we are least expected.  He will also surprise those who have given up. Today Jesus calls us to come after him, take a leap of faith and follow him. Life is a gift, let us not waste it, let us live it and treasure the teachable moments.

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