Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 / Matthew 9:9-13
The priests of the diocese had just finished theirannual retreat earlier this afternoon.
The retreat began on Monday.
On the one hand, we were looking forward to the retreat as we need to pray and to be strengthened by the Lord.
On the other hand, we have to leave everything behind, and pack up for the next few days, and to
quickly get used to the new surroundings and to a different schedule.
Because as creatures of habit, we tend to stick to routine and to our comfort zone.
In the 1st reading, Abraham sent his servant to look for a wife for his son Isaac.
The 1st reading did not say how Rebecca left her homeland and followed the servant to another land
and to marry someone she had not met before.
But still, Rebecca left her family and her homeland.
Rebecca heard the call and with faith, she responded to God.
In the gospel, Matthew also heard the call and with faith he followed Jesus.
Jesus has chosen and called each of us to a unique and personal mission in this life.
Let us pray that we will hear the call of Jesus and let Him lead us to what He wants us to do.