I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN

January 10, 2011

D A I L Y G O S P E L

We easily forget the importance of repentance to conversion and a life of holiness. We should repent of our sins every day – identify how we have failed to appropriate the grace of God in our lives and ask God’s forgiveness for this failure. One good way to do this is to get into the practice of doing a conscience examination every day before sleeping. This is a highly recommended spiritual practice.

ALLELUIA

R: Alleluia, alleluia

The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel.

R: Alleluia, alleluia

Mark 1:14-20

14 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: 15 “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16 As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. 17 Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 18 Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. 19 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. 20 Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.