Faith+ICS+NS15

__//** January 12, 2015 **//__ __//** 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. **//

//** Summary **// //** The summary for this passage is Jesus has chosen 4 apostles and it is Simon(Peter) and is brother Andrew, James and his brother John. Jesus also said,"Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men." Which mean comes with me so you can teach men about me. Although Peter did not believe him(not in this passage), he still have little faith in Jesus. Yet Jesus called Simon and said," You are now Peter for you are the rock that I will built my church upon your rock." **//

//** Reflection **// //** I think what this passage mean is that Jesus has start his mission by choosing the first 4 apostles. The first four follow him and was taught to teach other how to pray, worship, including teaching people about christianity or catholic(universal). I think this passage is all about Jesus getting ready for his teaching and mission. Jesus taught the apostles the parable in order for them to spread it everywhere around the world. The apostles taught people how to spread the news including baptizing them, forgiving them, and to teach them about Jesus words. **//

//** This is related to the people in the modern day because right now, we have a pope like Pope Francis I, bishops like Bishop Lynch, and priests like Father Micheal and Father Phillip. There are also deacons who train to become priests. The nuns and the franciscan also devoted there life for God. All these people who devoted their life for God has been called by Jesus in order to spread the gospels(means good news) like the way Jesus called these men to preached the gospels. Including the people like us who can spread the words in community or society. **//

//** Prayers **// //** Dear God, **// //** Please teach me about your mercy and lessons. Please show me how that this lesson may change other people life so someday, they will follow you. Your words and action may teach people how to love and worship you. Please let me have the courage to face my fear and to speak in front of the people about you. Give the people courage so they could also face their fear in order for them to said you love and your words. Tell the people so they may follow you and your words shall grow to all the nation. In your name, your mercy. Amen. **//