The development of a relationship

The texts in the Roman Catholic Lectionary today have the theme of the means by which people develop their relationship with the Divine. Paul ponders the mystery of how people come to confess with their lips the communion they have encountered with God through Jesus. The exhortation to tell the world of the good news is echoed by the psalmist who hints that using words may not be as important as action by the faithful. The calling of the first disciples is recounted in Matthew’s Gospel. It was the personal attractiveness of Jesus invitation which had Peter, Andrew, James and John leave their work to join His Company. The indwelling Spirit informs the life of the faithful and the fruit of this Life in the Spirit is attractive and draws the Spirit in others to develop increased intimacy with God.