The text discusses how we learn about Jesus through others and by developing a personal relationship with him through prayer. It also touches on the theme of recognizing and answering God's summons, as seen in the Old Testament story of Samuel. The Gospel of Mark explores the relationship between Jewish practices and the early Christian community. In the homily, there is a discussion with children on the readings, and elsewhere, a study of the Scriptures for the Catholic liturgical year. The text also includes a prayer asking for guidance in following Jesus and the idea that being a disciple is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith.