Scripture Reflection for February 7, 2010: 5th Sunday in O.T., year C

Different memories of Jesus’ call are recorded in different Gospels. Luke remembers Matthew deciding to follow Jesus after the experience of the quais-miraculous catch of fish. In the first reading the call of Isaiah to be a prophet is recorded as having been a vision. Now, each of us is “called” by God—called into being, if nothing else! At least, we are all here! The readings today point out that the “how” of the call isn’t really important—in fact, it’s “forgettable” enough that no two Gospels remember the exact same details. The important thing about a “call” is the awareness that GOD—the Center of the Universe, and the Author of all existence—is addressing YOU. When that awareness comes—however it comes—your life is different. You become a “disciple.” Our Christian life is merely a daily living out of discipleship. What are you doing to live out YOUR discipleship? What are you doing to DEEPEN your discipleship?