LUKE 6:12–16 JESUS CHOOSES ORDINARY PEOPLE

Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year A

Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

In today’s Gospel, Jesus spends the night in prayer before choosing His twelve apostles. Among them are Simon and Jude, whose feast we celebrate today. We know very little about their lives, and they may not be as familiar to us as Peter or John. Yet Jesus called them, trusted them, and gave them a mission. That gives us hope because God does not call only people who are famous, confident, or perfectly prepared. He calls ordinary people and invites them to grow through their relationship with Him.

Sometimes I wonder whether I am doing enough or whether I have all the qualities needed for the responsibilities God has given me. Perhaps you have asked similar questions about your own life. We may feel inadequate as parents, spouses, teachers, priests, or caregivers. The apostles remind us that following Jesus is not about having everything figured out before we begin. It is about being willing to say yes and allowing Him to work through us.

Today, let us not focus so much on what we lack that we forget the grace God has already given us. We may not know where our faithfulness will lead, but we can take the next step with trust. Jesus does not wait for us to be perfect before calling us; He calls us and helps us grow along the way.

With Love and Prayers

Your Co-Traveler