Shikrot Mpwi - Sunday Synopsis with Fr. Justine J. Dyikuk 

Fifth Sunday of the Year C – February 10, 2019.

Readings: Is. 6:1-2a.3-8; Responsorial Psalm 138:1ac-2a.2bcd-3.4-5.7c-8(R.1b); 

1 Cor. 15:1-11 & Gospel Luke 5:1-11.

Theme: Choosing the Path of Honour

Introduction

Beloved in Christ, on the Fifth Sunday of the year, the Church prepares us to answer the call to discipleship by choosing the path of honour. In a world where people chose things over honour and service, our liturgy invites us to dispose our minds towards turning our back on the world like the first disciples. To fully comprehend the demands of our liturgy, it is important to go through the readings to draw some practical actions.

Background & Summary of the Readings

The first reading (Is. 6:1-2a.3-8) presents us with the call of the prophet Isaiah. It recounts how unworthy the prophet felt but stressed how an angel touched his lips with live coal assuring him of divine enablement. What is more, he was assured that his sins were taken away. To this, he heard a voice: “Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?” and he answered in the affirmative: “Here I am, send me.”