Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men (Matthew 4:19)

The Calling of Saints Andrew and Peter

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!" (Romans 10:15)

With these words, taken from the Book of Isaiah, St. Paul paints a picture of someone dedicated to preaching the good news of the kingdom of God. His focus on “feet” only emphasizes the way those com­mitted to evangelization are always on the move, always walking, or even running, to spread the gospel. Paul’s words also show how beau­tiful it is to see someone standing firm with the dignity of a child of God. How beautiful to God is the one who preaches, the one who walks with him, and the one who endures to the end!

What a perfect description of the apostle Andrew! A disciple of John the Baptist, Andrew heard John tes­tify to Jesus (John 1:36). He accepted Jesus’ invitation to stay with him and then went into action right away. He ran to bring the good news—“We have found the Messiah”—to his brother Peter (1:41). For three years, Andrew traveled with Jesus, watching him perform miracles and learning about the kingdom from him. Even after Jesus died and rose, Andrew stayed on the move, just like his Master. He took the good news into the world, traveling as far as Con­stantinople until he finally gave his life for the Lord in the city of Patras (in modern-day Greece).

It’s inspiring to think of how beautiful, how good and pleasing, Andrew’s faithful endurance was to the Father. But did you know that you are created for that beauty too? No matter how far along you are in your journey with Jesus, you can do more for him and his church.

It doesn’t have to be hard to tell other people about the Lord. All you have to do is share your own expe­riences of Jesus: how he has healed you, perhaps, or how you began to know his love. You can start sim­ply, by sharing with your family or friends. You don’t need a theology degree. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to speak from the heart. The Holy Spirit will take care of the rest.


“Lord, you called Andrew the apostle
to preach the gospel and guide your Church in faith.

May he always be our friend in your presence
to help us with his prayers.
Amen.”