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Wednesday, 30th November 2016,

First Week of Advent

Feast of St. Andrew, the Apostle

Rom 10: 9-18;

Ps 19: 2-5 (R. 5);

Mt 4: 18-22.

FOLLOW AND LEAD!

St. Andrew seems to have been a transparent disciple. Andrew has no identity in the Gospels apart from Jesus. He is always portrayed as either following Jesus or bringing others to Jesus. Although he was a privileged apostle with special access to Jesus (Mk 13: 3), he was apparently content to humbly bring others to Jesus without drawing attention to himself (Jn 1: 40-42).

Once the apostle Philip was approached by a group of Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. Instead of bringing them directly to Jesus, Philip brought them to Andrew (Jn 12:20-22). Philip apparently was certain that if he could just get the Greeks to Andrew, then Andrew would be able to take them straight to Jesus. He was also instrumental in presenting the boy with the barley loaves and the fish to Jesus, leading to the miracle of the multiplication of loaves.

Saint Andrew gives us a great example of true faith. As Saint Paul says in his letter to the Romans: "Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes from Christ." (Rom. 10:17) The Apostles heard the calling of Christ, and they followed, thus demonstrating true faith. In St. Andrew, we see a reflection of ourselves and our mission. Following Christ is our top priority and leading others to Christ our mission.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your unfailing and perfect concern for every detail of my life. Thank You for Your perfect attentiveness to my needs. May I always trust in Your perfect care for me and surrender to Your loving providence. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.