Matthew 4:12-23

Transformation Tuesdays

Transformation Tuesdays was inspired by the CD "The Jesus Question" by Matthew Kelly. We recap the Gospel from the prior Sunday and give action steps and resources to transform our lives for that week every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Morris Hall. Deacon Jimmy Ghiglione: Hello, I’m Deacon Jimmy Ghiglione Aaron Emig: And I’m Aaron Emig We are now in the third Sunday of ordinary time… The Question for this week is… How is Jesus calling you to serve? This week’s Gospel comes from: Matthew 4:12-23 Deacon Jimmy Ghiglione: Today we hear about Jesus calling His first 4 apostles, Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John. He wasn’t just calling people to serve Him 2000 years ago, Jesus is still calling today. He’s calling men and women, young and old, rich and poor. He is calling us all to use our God given gifts for His purposes, for His plan in His way. He is calling us all to do His will today and to be good and holy people. Aaron Emig: Blind faith is the first thing that popped into my head about this Gospel… Think about this…if a stranger can up to today and said follow me and I can make you rich? What would most people do? The first Apostles were everyday people just working hard to earn an honest living… And a stranger came up to them and said, “leave what you doing and follow Me because I will make you rich?” Not material rich in today’s…but rich as leading others to God and the Kingdom of Heaven… Deacon Jimmy Ghiglione: God is calling you, through your baptism, to serve Him in some way. Are you ready to answer the call? Are you willing to make the sacrifices necessary to do what He’s asking of you? It may not always be huge sacrifices, it may be something small. But if we want to truly be disciples of Jesus, whether they be large or small, we must be open and willing. I encourage you to step out in faith and make yourself available to let the Holy Spirit work in your life. Aaron Emig: Peter, Andrew, James and John immediately followed Jesus… They gave up their whole lives to learn from Jesus and work for Jesus… Let’s be like those first Apostles who gave their whole lives for Jesus… Let’s try to substitute just one thing our busy daily lives to learn from and work for Jesus… Trust me…I’m sure whatever you substitute will make you rich in the Kingdom of God… Aaron Emig: Wisdom Words for the Week “The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason.” …Benjamin Franklin These 4 apostles really just jumped in with their eyes closed to give up their whole live to follow Jesus with no questions asked… And most people thought they were probably crazy… Aaron Emig: Transformation Tool “The Jesus Question” CD from Matthew Kelly Matthew mentions if we don’t do anything else in our lives…the one thing is to get to know the Shepherd Free copies at Morris Hall on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Only while supplies last Aaron Emig: Transformation Tuesdays Prayer…“Jesus, how do You want me to transform my life today?” Deacon Jimmy Ghiglione: God Bless from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church…A Spiritual Home for Everyone