And so, Jesus begins His public Ministry. This is where he begins his teachings, healings and gathering his twelve Apostles to continue his mission, which is now our mission.

Just as Jesus said, “the Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,” that same spirit is upon us, through our Baptism. Our mission in life is to depend on the Spirit of God to continue what Christ started.

Each of us can experience life as God means it to be lived. To follow Jesus in our minds, thoughts, and actions.

I often wonder, am I doing enough? Am I doing what God wants me to do? Do I listen, really listen to God’s instructions? Do I follow where Christ leads me?

Just as all those people in the Synagogue were waiting to hear something from Jesus, do we truly listen to what He is saying to us? Each week when we attend Mass are we expecting to hear something that will make us understand what it is He wants us to do or say or feel to help the sick, the poor or anyone who is willing to listen? Or perhaps we should just allow our faith to lead us and be ready and open to God’s expectations before our very eyes.