Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint 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.
Conversion and Mission
1. Announcing change. Think of it like a soccer match—sometimes you have to swap a player or two to change the team’s momentum and strategy so you can win the game. Life works the same way; to succeed, you have to make changes. Sticking with the same routines or structures won’t get you anywhere. There are areas in your life that require an internal transformation because what worked before doesn’t fit anymore. It’s like trying to pull off the same hairstyle you had as a teenager. Back then it looked cool, but now it might not look so good. This call to “conversion” means more than just returning to God; it’s about letting God be present in whatever you’re experiencing right now.
2. He saw and He called. These two actions of Jesus can inspire you today. It’s not so much about you noticing Jesus, but about Jesus noticing you and inviting you to something new and different. Your freedom is always part of the invitation—God never forces anyone; He will always respect your freedom. Take time today to reflect on God’s will for your life and be ready to let go. Life is about taking risks and not holding on tightly to things that keep you stuck.
3. Giving witness. Sharing your faith with family and siblings is evangelization built on trust and closeness. We pass on the Gospel through personal relationships, one person at a time—like a brother speaking to his brother. You could think of it as “one-on-one coverage.” That’s how we grow, just as the first Christians did. There is surely someone close to you today—what are you sharing with them?
Remember that something good is on the way!
God bless you and be with you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
