Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

The Gospel according to Mark 1:14-20

Lectio: What does the text say?

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Following this text, which words, phrases, or actions draw your attention or interest?

Meditation: What does God say in the text?

Today we have these keywords: Kingdom of God, repent, believe, Gospel, follow me, become fishers of men. What is and how do I understand what is the kingdom of God? What behavior and actions should a believer have? What does it mean to believe? What is the Gospel in this case and what does Christ wish to tell us with it? What does it mean to follow Him? Is it to merely follow from behind, imitating, or is there more to it? Why fish men? What should one say to them? Do I feel like Simon, Andrew, James, and John in that the Lord seeks me and asks to follow Him?

After the message of this text, what is your meditation, your personal reflection?

Oration: What do I say to God?

My Lord Jesus Christ, I wish to repent; to believe firmly in you; to truly understand your message, the Gospel, your Word, and the actions I must take with a firm belief, knowledge, and resolve; to follow you and become a fisher of men, of my brothers, to announce to them that love is most important; and that You will take us to the kingdom of God.

Following the message in this text, what is your personal prayer?

Include your personal intentions. Amen.

Contemplation: How do I internalize the Word of God?

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Repeat) “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Following the message in this text, which word, phrase, paragraph, or action helps your remember the text?

Action: What do I promise God?

To develop a thorough understanding of the Kingdom of God; to truly repent and believe firmly with faith in the Gospel; and to follow the Lord, imitating His life, words, and actions. Following the message in this text, what concrete action does He invite you to do?