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Answer the next invitation

Andrew and Peter are called while working at their nets. God’s invitation can meet us inside ordinary responsibilities, not only after life becomes quieter. A vocation unfolds through many responses, and not every decision requires abandoning everything at once. Ask what faithful next step is actually before you: beginning a conversation, learning a needed skill, seeking guidance or releasing a habit that keeps you stuck.

· Matthew 4:18–22

Andrew and Peter are called while working at their nets. God’s invitation can meet us inside ordinary responsibilities, not only after life becomes quieter. A vocation unfolds through many responses, and not every decision requires abandoning everything at once. Ask what faithful next step is actually before you: beginning a conversation, learning a needed skill, seeking guidance or releasing a habit that keeps you stuck.

A question to sit with

What invitation from God keeps returning within my ordinary life?

One small step

Write one realistic next step and tell a trustworthy person when you intend to take it.

Pray

Jesus, call me again in the middle of ordinary life. Give me freedom, wisdom and courage for the next faithful step. Amen.

Original reflection and prayer. The Scripture reference is chosen for personal reflection and is not necessarily the day’s Mass reading.