Today, I have the rare blessing of a day off after a weekend shift. There's something serene about being off on a weekday, while the world hums with the "busyness" of work. I enjoy these quiet moments when the demands of work are paused, and I'm free to slow down, reflect, and simply be myself without those nagging obligations.
But, even on a day off, I still wake up early with my body and mind ready as if for another day of work.
My morning started with my usual routine: a time of prayer and reflections, followed by a quick scan of the news and a glance at the global markets, a habitual curiosity. How are traders feeling and their sentiments as the week begins? I often wonder about the pulse of the financial world, as if sensing its rhythm somehow connects me to the broader currents of life.
Then, I began preparing my heart for daily Mass at St. Joseph the Worker, a small but inviting church just a short drive from home, a drive under 10 minutes. I love attending daily Mass there, especially on weekdays when it’s quieter and more intimate as you can see above. The weekday Mass starts at 9 a.m., and it never fails to fill my morning with peace and purpose throughout the day.
Today’s gospel was from Luke, recounting the moment when our Lord Jesus calls his twelve disciples to follow him:
"Jesus called his disciples to himself, and from them, he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor" (Luke 6:13-16).
We also celebrated the feast of two of those chosen disciples, Saints Simon and Jude. Tradition tells us that they were martyred together in Persia, present-day Iran. Their unwavering faith led them to witness courageously, even to death.
This call to discipleship, though it might seem reserved for saints and martyrs, extends to each of us. Discipleship isn’t just a call to religious life, but a call for every person to bear witness to God's love. We are created for fellowship in Him, with our Creator, and that is why deep within each of us, we all yearn for that connection, whether we acknowledge it or not.
May we always be open to that call and ready to go into the world as true disciples of Christ, bearing witness in our everyday lives. May we find the courage to live out our faith with integrity, purpose, and joy. Amen!
Have a blessed day.
I remain your Pal,
Ronnie Law
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