THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR A
Readings
First: Isaiah 8:23 - 9:3 - The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light ... you have made their gladness greater.
Psalm 26 : The Lord is my light and my help / There is one thing I ask of the Lord / I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness.
Second: I Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 : Paul urges the believes to make up the differences between themselves and to be united in Christ ... rather than having slogans like "I am for Paul" or "I am for Cephas".
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 - Jesus settled in Capernaum, fulfilling the prophesy of Isaiah "The people that lived in darkness have seen a great light". He calls the fishermen Simon Peter and Andrew to "follow me and I will make you fishers of men". Then he goes all around Galilee, preaching.
Themes
Jesus Christ - light of the world.
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Picture: "The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew," by Caravaggio (1571–1610), in Royal Collection, Hampton Court Palace, London, England. Public Domain.
