We really must give a hand to our firefighters in Brentwood, California. They find themselves in the most dangerous situations. I watched on TV a rattlesnake handler teaching firefighters how to manage snakes when they come across them. They wanted to learn the technique of handling snakes, especially venomous snakes. One thing they must do is focus because a snake can bite in the blink of an eye.
Driving in a fog or a snowstorm demands our complete attention as well. Pileups can occur in a flash of a second. Even paying attention can make you become a victim very quickly. Alertness and safety features, like wearing your seatbelt, can minimize injury and harm.
In today’s gospel, Jesus called his first disciples. Jesus got their full attention and did something no one else could do for them. He cleared out the fog in their lives and relationships. He taught them how to handle difficult situations in their relationships.
So, what got their attention? Was it his charism? Many people have charisms. They often heard Jesus pleading with people to repent and believe the Good News. When they did repent and believe, they were free to leave their nets and father to follow Jesus.
Gospel Challenge: Is there something about you that you do not like and keeps getting in the way? Are there dangerous situations because they can easily lead you into sin’s misery?
Drop those nets. They do not have to tangle up your life anymore. The heartache and the sadness are not worth it. Give it your full attention and wear your seat belt, acknowledge it, confess it, and let it go to follow Jesus. He is worth it, and he understands your struggles.
Love Your Neighbor: Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…
Mother Mary, “I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you, I always want to belong completely to Jesus.” The Surrender Novena – InHeartland. https://inheartland.com/pages/the-surrender-novena
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SNAKES AND FOG CAN BE DANGEROUS.
We really must give a hand to our firefighters in Brentwood, California. They find themselves in the most dangerous situations. I watched on TV a rattlesnake handler teaching firefighters how to manage snakes when they come across them. They wanted to learn the technique of handling snakes, especially venomous snakes. One thing they must do is focus because a snake can bite in the blink of an eye.
Driving in a fog or a snowstorm demands our complete attention as well. Pileups can occur in a flash of a second. Even paying attention can make you become a victim very quickly. Alertness and safety features, like wearing your seatbelt, can minimize injury and harm.
In today’s gospel, Jesus called his first disciples. Jesus got their full attention and did something no one else could do for them. He cleared out the fog in their lives and relationships. He taught them how to handle difficult situations in their relationships.
So, what got their attention? Was it his charism? Many people have charisms. They often heard Jesus pleading with people to repent and believe the Good News. When they did repent and believe, they were free to leave their nets and father to follow Jesus.
Gospel Challenge:
Is there something about you that you do not like and keeps getting in the way? Are there dangerous situations because they can easily lead you into sin’s misery?
Drop those nets. They do not have to tangle up your life anymore. The heartache and the sadness are not worth it. Give it your full attention and wear your seat belt, acknowledge it, confess it, and let it go to follow Jesus. He is worth it, and he understands your struggles.
Love Your Neighbor:
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…
Mother Mary, “I am yours now and forever. Through you and with you, I always want to belong completely to Jesus.” The Surrender Novena – InHeartland. https://inheartland.com/pages/the-surrender-novena
Peace be with you.
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
pastor@bscchurch.com
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