Homily on 2-9-25

In his time on earth, Jesus had a penchant for calling some peculiar people to follow him.  These people - like Simeon and Andrew, two average fishermen - didn't have a stellar resume or unique skills.  They were just ordinary people.  But still they were called by name to join Jesus and his ministry.  They didn't have a schedule or agenda, no plans or schematics for what lay ahead.  They simply had to trust Jesus, especially when he led them into deeper waters.  Can we also cast our nets into the nerve-wracking deep waters?  Can we trust Jesus enough to let him see us through all the challenges that come with discipleship?  Greatness awaits us if we can!