Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 21,1-14
Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way.
Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples.
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.
Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.”
So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish.
So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea.
The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish.
When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught.”
So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn.
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord.
Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish.
This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
It’s the Lord!
1) I am going fishing : we see the situation of a surrendered apostle, who feels defeated and fallen. He seeks to clear his mind because he feels tension. And in this absence of peace, there is division. Not everyone goes with him. This is what often happens to us, when we feel we have failed… we feel down and fragmented. In the face of failure , even families break apart and become divided. It is in those moments where everyone points to different sides… without peace it is easier to be divided.
2) Cast the net: Jesus indicates, shows, marks. He knows about failure; even about that failure of what they were experts in. Those are the moments when you don’t get a single thing right. It is there that we see and recognize Jesus. How often does everything come out wrong? … it seems everything is against you and above all God asks you for more. It is in those moments that you will see Jesus.
3) He is the Lord: Peter recognizes Him and he goes for it. How nice it is to jump into something to meet the Lord. Let’s go!!! Throw yourself into the sea, seek the Lord! Do not wait any longer… if you heard His voice, go to Him! He is waiting for you and wants to share with you.
Today the risen Christ asks you to give Him your heart. Go for it; He is waiting for you.
God bless you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
And don’t forget: Heaven is our goal!
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