November 30, 2022

Feast day of St. Andrew

Today we celebrate St. Andrew brother of Simon Peter. Legend has it that he and his big brother St. Peter were out fishing when Jesus passed by and asked them to take a chance with him. Leaving everything behind, he and Peter left and embarked on a new journey. Think back to your first day on the job. Do you remember the nerves, the self criticism that you visited on yourself. It is not easy to leave behind anything and start anew. But isn’t that life though? There are a few out there who are squared away and handle their new journeys without a flinch. I can’t stand you lol. I always seem to have nervous energy and do a lot of self talk. Often before a homily I nervously pray “Lord give me the words please please” or *relax relax, you were created for this”.

I cannot even imagine leaving behind a stable life of being a fisherman and embarking on a unstable, unpredictable journey of discipleship. To make matters more complicated, you get to work with your brother who is known to put his foot in his mouth a lot. St. Andrew found his way in this life. In his own way he planted the kingdom. I pray that you look at your life and how it has turned out to be. I pray there is a smile on your face because nervously, unsure and sometimes confident you found your calling.