Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time
First reading – Genesis 12:1-9
The story of Abram’s call reminds us that vocation begins with two simple but profound actions: listening and following. God does not lay out the entire journey in advance; rather, He invites us to trust His voice and take the first step, even when the path ahead is unknown. Abram left behind everything familiar, his land, his home, his security, not because he had all the answers, but because he believed in the One who called him. This is the essence of every vocation, whether to priesthood, religious life, marriage, or a life of dedicated service: a heart that listens with openness and responds with courage. Today, we are challenged to renew our own “yes” to God, not in grand gestures, but in the quiet obedience of daily life, trusting that every step taken in faith leads us deeper into His promise. Let’s reflect: Am I truly listening to God’s call in my life, and do I have the courage to follow Him even when the way forward is unclear?
Don Giorgio