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In 1946, a California lawyer needed a change in his life. Searching the want-ads in a Whittier newspaper, he read this: "Wanted: Congressional candidate with no previous political experience to defeat a man who has represented the district in the House for ten years. Any young man resident of district, preferably a veteran, fair education, may apply for job." Richard Milhous Nixon answered the ad, and his political career was launched all the way to the White House.
We are called to seek a vocation that is both personally rewarding and productive for the larger community. Some find it in the trades, others in the professions; but everyone equally makes a contribution to the benefit of society. There is a singular calling to which we all must adhere and that is to be disciples of the Lord. Jesus himself made this clear when he said to the fishermen Peter and Andrew, "Come, follow me." We know from the gospel stories that Peter and Andrew continued to fish, but their primary focus was always on serving Jesus. Let us enjoy the vocations to which we have been called, being sure that serving Jesus takes precedence above all other duties.
We are called to seek a vocation that is both personally rewarding and productive for the larger community. Some find it in the trades, others in the professions; but everyone equally makes a contribution to the benefit of society. There is a singular calling to which we all must adhere and that is to be disciples of the Lord. Jesus himself made this clear when he said to the fishermen Peter and Andrew, "Come, follow me." We know from the gospel stories that Peter and Andrew continued to fish, but their primary focus was always on serving Jesus. Let us enjoy the vocations to which we have been called, being sure that serving Jesus takes precedence above all other duties.
