SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS AT MASS

1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19

Psalm 40

1 Cor. 6:13-15, 17-20

John 1:35-42

Theme: SPEAK, LORD.

Dear friends in Christ, N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...

Every relationship entails mutual and consistent interaction where the partners understand and open up to each other. Thus, communication, talking to and listening to the other, is crucial for the sustenance of a relationship. It is indeed important that we not only talk but also listen to what the other is saying.

In similar vein, in our relationship with God, we must allow Him to speak to us and we listen. God desires very much to speak to us. He has words for our edification, enlightenment, direction and many more, yet we often do not take time to listen to Him. 

In the first reading, God tried to initiate communication with the young Samuel, but it was not until Samuel was directed by Eli to ask God to speak that Samuel knew what to do. Until we allow God to speak to us, our relationship with Him will remain at the level of we telling Him all we want to say and leaving immediately without receiving  a sure word from Him. This may bring confusion and misdirection.

Beloved, sometimes the only breakthrough prayer we might need to offer is a resounding “Speak, Lord.” Stillness in the presence of God and the quietening of our hearts to listen to Him is an invaluable treasure in our relationship with God. Let us prayerfully sharpen our listening faculty as we consistently open our hearts to hear from the Lord.

PRAYER

Speak, Lord. Amen.

May God bless you.

Fr. Kenneth Debre

Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Holy Rosary Parish, Hohoe.