Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeCommon wisdom suggests that words are unimportant, that deeds are what really matter. Actions are important, but our experience teaches us that words are, too. After spending some time with Jesus, Andrew goes and finds his brother, Peter, and tells him, “We have found the Messiah.” And because of Andrew’s words, Peter leaves everything behind and follows Christ. Because of Andrew’s words, three years later Peter will suffer and die for the sake of Jesus Christ. Nothing in Peter’s life will be the same because of his brother Andrew’s words, “We have found the Messiah!” That is what the Lord wants from us. Proclaim his word and imitate his example to those in need. Christ wants both our words and actions to proclaim the same thing loudly: “We have found the Messiah. By your words and actions, how can you share this good news?Scripture Reading for January 14, 20241 Samuel