HE DOES NOT WORK ALONE | The Word of the Lord with Fr. Rector | 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Описание: Father Rector reflects on the Gospel [Matthew 4.12-23] this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. He mentioned: “The Gospel introduces us to St. Matthew’s version of the public ministry of Jesus… In Jesus, the hopes of the prophets are no longer words on a page—they are alive, walking among the people. Jesus is truly the fulfillment of the prophecy of old. He comes not to abolish, but to fulfill.”

Secondly, we heard the heart of Jesus’ message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is not a threat, but an invitation. The kingdom of heaven is not something distant or unreachable. It is near—so near that it stands before us in the person of Jesus. But there is a condition: repentance.

Thirdly, we see how Jesus carries out His mission. He does not work alone. He calls partners, companions, collaborators in the mission. As we have heard, he approached ordinary fishermen—Peter, Andrew, James, and John—men with no special qualifications except open hearts. And what is striking is their response. The Gospel told us: “Immediately they left their nets and followed him.”

Watch and listen! Prepare for this coming Sunday’s Liturgy!

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