Scripture readings for this reflection can be found in at Second Sunday in Ordinary Time | USCCB
In our gospel reading for this 2nd Sunday in
Ordinary Time we hear John the Baptist pointing towards Jesus, “Behold the Lamb
of God.” Familiar words that we, as Catholics, hear at every Mass: “Behold the
Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world.” John’s ministry
was to help people turn away from sin through baptism, and then, when Jesus
came, to point his followers towards Jesus. John’s whole ministry was to bring
people into relationship with God, and to receive salvation through Jesus
Christ.
Once John pointed his followers towards Jesus, they followed
him and asked, “Where are you staying?” Jesus responds with the familiar words,
“Come and see!”
These two phrases, “Behold the Lamb of God” and “Come and
see” speak to us as Holy Name men in a very profound way. First, as followers
of Jesus Christ, we are called to bring other people to know Jesus Christ by
pointing them towards Him, and say, “Behold the Lamb of God.” People in our
lives should see in us devoted Catholic Men and should be curious as to why we
live out our lives according to the commandments of God, as taught by the
Catholic Church. If they are curious as to why we do what we do, by living out
our lives in a devoted and Christ-filled way, we are pointing towards Christ,
and in effect, are saying, “Behold the Lamb of God.”
If their curiosity continues and they want to know even more
about our faith, invite them to Mass and to the Holy Name meetings, and say to
them: “Come and See.” By bringing them to mass and to the monthly Holy Name
meetings, they will encounter the Messiah, the Christ. This will help them on
their journey in relationship with Christ. Further, you’ll be answering the
call as Christians in bringing others to know Christ by your actions and your
invitation.
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever!
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