From Ambition to Vocation: Finding Our Place in God’s Plan - Homily 22nd January 2026

The world celebrates ambition, yet ambition often breeds jealousy, fear, and insecurity, as seen in King Saul’s response to David’s success. Christian life calls us instead to vocation, a life oriented toward God and the service of others. When we trust God’s plan and embrace where He has placed us, we are freed from comparison, envy, and the need for recognition. Jonathan shows us the peace of a heart secure in God’s will, David reminds us to examine our motives, and Jesus models service rooted in love rather than fame or power. True vocation transforms our hearts, allowing us to serve with joy, humility, and courage, celebrating the success of others while remaining faithful to God’s calling in our own lives.

Reflection Question: Where in my life might ambition be disguising itself as service and what would change if I truly trusted that God has placed me exactly where I am meant to be?