Ways We Are Called by the Lord Sermon

Fr. Matthias explores the various ways the Lord calls individuals, emphasizing that God's call is continuous and personal. He explains that Christ calls for physical and spiritual healing, repentance, service, encouragement, rebuke, and salvation, illustrating each with biblical examples like Bartimaeus, the adulterous woman, Jeremiah, Joshua, Job, and Lot’s family. Fr. Matthias highlights different channels through which God speaks, including Scripture, the words of others, life circumstances, conscience, and, rarely, signs. He stresses the importance of being attentive and receptive to these calls, encouraging believers to embrace the transformation God offers through a new heart and spirit. This sermon provides a thoughtful reflection on how God’s voice reaches believers in everyday life and calls them to respond with faith and obedience.