St. Luke tells us in the Gospel that after speaking to the crowds, Jesus tells Peter to man the oars and put out into the deep water. And even though they were tired, having fished and caught nothing all night, and 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, Peter has faith and decides to act on Christ’s suggestion. Peter simply obeys and trusts.
Read MoreIn today’s Second Reading, the Holy Spirit speaks through St. Paul about a new relationship between us and our fellow men that has an entirely new foundation; love for Christ. This supernatural virtue of charity brings us closer to our neighbour in a very meaningful way.
Read MoreIn the Second Reading, St. Paul speaks to the communal dimension of Christianity, saying that we are all parts of Christ’s body, the Church because through our relationship with Christ in baptism, we exist in relation to all other Christians, who are also members of his one body.
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