CHILDREN COME AND HAVE BREAKFAST.

CAST THE NET ON THE RIGHT SIDE.  

"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." (John 21: 1 - 14).

Easter Friday 5th April 2024 in Octave of Easter.

 FIRST FRIDAY IN APRIL!!! 

Our Gospel of today (John 21: 1 - 14) is one of my favorite passages in the Gospel. It is one of the post Resurrection appearances of Jesus to His brothers. He seeks them out everywhere to be with them and encourage them. He prepares a breakfast for His disciples. 

Why do I find this passage comforting?

#1. As a salesman, I knew what it means to toil a whole week and catch nothing. Isn't it comforting to know that Jesus knows the hideouts of all the fish? The fishermen obeyed the advice of the stranger on the shore and their disappointment was turned into comfort and joy.

#2. “Come, have breakfast.”

In the Gospels, a number of important teachings of Jesus happened around the dinner table. Good food and eating are essential to a healthy spirituality. 

 Jesus invited the Apostles to come and eat and there was an unforgettable party there at the shore.

Can thunder strike twice in the same place? Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples through familiar words and actions. John was the first to make the connection of this miraculous catch of fish to the earlier incident when Jesus called them to the ministry. "Come follow Me and I will make you fishers of men."

Jesus is constantly invading our spaces trying to catch our attention. He is the great Hound of Heaven. 

THE EUCHARIST IS THE CHURCH. THE CHURCH IS THE EUCHARIST. 

The Church learns more and honors the HOLY EUCHARIST in APRIL. 

For Teachings on the Eucharist, Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link:

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-holy-eucharist_31.html?m=1