The Gospel highlights a diverse group of people who were called by God There were fishermen, a tax collector and even a zealot. No matter what their backgrounds were once, they were called and accepted that call to discipleship. They were gradually transformed to be like their master. We too are a diverse collection of people called to the same mission as disciples of Christ. What is most relevant is what unites us is far greater than what divides us, Christ living in us unifies us and strengthens us. In the first reading we see the extreme weakness man can be subjected to and one who can be truly faithful to the cause and purpose God calls one to be, proving to be an instrument that changed an envious heart to true repentance. Saint Augustine wrote- I sought a way to gain strength to enjoy you. But I did not find it until I embraced the mediator between God and men,the man Christ Jesus, who is above all God blessed forever. He was calling me saying- I am the way the truth and the life…..

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we be true disciples following the footsteps of your son, who is the way the truth and the life. Amen.