When questioned by the high priest as to why the apostles had not heeded their warnings to stop preaching in the name of Jesus, Peter responded, “We must obey God rather than men.”
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St. Luke tells us in the Gospel that after speaking to the crowds, Jesus tells St. Peter to man the oars and put out into the deep water. Even though they were tired, having fished and caught nothing all night, even though fishing by day isn’t considered the best time, and even though it is not a man of the sea who gives the orders, St. Peter has faith and decides to act on Christ’s suggestion. Simon simply obeys and trusts.
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St. Pope John Paul II echoed Our Lord’s sentiment in the Gospel when he wrote, “The Church does not impose; she only proposes.”
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