When Ordinary Fishermen are Called to Follow God. Can we do likewise?

Sunday of the Word of God ties all three readings together with one message: God’s Word isn’t just something we hear — it’s something that must change how we live.Fr Gerard explains how the early church in Corinth did not live according to God’s word. St Paul calls the Church back to unity in Christ and healing of division.In the Gospel, Jesus himself is the Word in action: he proclaims, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand,” and he calls ordinary fishermen to follow him. Their response is immediate and concrete — they leave their nets and become disciples. Fr Gerard challenges us to allow God’s word to guide us back to God, leave what holds us back and join Jesus’ mission.Today we are reminded to truly honour God’s Word, which brings light where we are in darkness, heal divisions in how we relate to others, and push us into real repentance and discipleship — letting Jesus reshape our choices, habits, and daily life.- Sunday Homily by Fr. Gerard Louis, C.Ss.R. (25 January 2026)