Now, not Later

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
We are called to live our mission now, not later—nurturing, professing, and acting on our faith. Through daily encounters and acts of kindness, we proclaim the Good News to the world. Let us answer the call with the same promptness as the apostles.
Reflection Date: November 30, 2024 Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle
Daily Readings: Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22

Today’s readings show us the right response and behavior towards every opportunity to live our mission: nurturing our faith, professing it, and acting on it. The timing is also significant; it is now, not later or when it is convenient.

 

How have we been nurturing our faith? What are we feeding our souls with? How beautiful it is that in the Catholic Church, we have daily opportunities to nurture our faith and feed our souls through the Holy Eucharist. What could be better than that?

 

At the end of each Mass, we are sent to proclaim the Good News in both words and deeds. When we proclaim the Good News, we profess our faith to the world. While not all of us can preach in words, we can all preach loudly by witnessing our faith in our daily encounters with others. Acts of kindness, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness speak loudly of the faith that we profess.

We have all been called to our mission—to profess our faith and live it among others, especially the lost and the poor, both spiritually and materially. Like Peter, Andrew, James, and John, may we be prompt in answering this call.

A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Nurture your faith daily through the Eucharist, and live it boldly in your actions. Proclaim the Good News not just with words, but through kindness, generosity, and compassion. Answer the call to mission—serve others and share your faith with the world.