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Gospel for Monday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time I

Mark 1:14-20

Summary: Jesus began preaching in Galilee, calling for repentance and belief in the Good News. He invited Simon, Andrew, James, and John to follow him, promising to make them "fishers of men," and they immediately followed him.

Gospel Acclamation: The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel. (Mark 1:15)

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.

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