Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Here are the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 16, 2011:

Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6
Psalm 40: 2, 4, 7-10
1 Corinthians 1: 1-3
John 1: 29-34

The readings last week for the baptism of Jesus relate how God dramatically revealed Jesus' divine origin after the baptism in the Jordan River by John. In the Gospel this week, John is moved to proclaim the Good News he has heard, to share with others what he himself was so recently privileged to learn.

• As you hear and ponder the Good News of Scripture each week, in what ways are you moved to share what you have learned?
• The refrain of the Psalm this week makes a beautiful prayer in itself: "Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will." Consider making this your daily prayer this week.

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend, there is no RCIA session (for adults, teens or children) this Sunday.