January 14, 2021 Sunday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time-B
1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19
Psalm 40
1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20
John 1:35-42
The Lord called Samuel again, for the third time. 1 Sam 3:8
“Come, and you will see.” John 1:39
Lord, it took some time and several calls for Samuel to realize God was calling him. Like a patient, loving parent, the Father repeated his message to Samuel until he “got it.” You invited your first followers to come along with you and assured them they would learn as they go. Listening to you isn’t always easy or quick. There is so much noise in our world, so many messages that compete with your voice. And then there is the issue of my selective hearing. How often do I only listen to the voices that I want to hear? I have to admit, Lord, if you challenge me, or call me to change or to do something hard, your words can fall on deaf ears. Thank you for being patient with me. I may only have to take the first step, like the two disciples, to see and understand what your call is for me. Lord, please help me to have an open heart like Samuel and Andrew so that I can recognize your voice. I believe you speak to me in a variety of ways every day. I want to be sensitive to your gentle whispers, to hear and understand and then follow where you lead. Amen.