Reading is such that if we look on from too far a distance, we cannot make out the details or intricacies of the words and pictures if any. Sometimes it’s just a blur that we need to get closer to focus. It is the same when we look on too closely, we will need to move back a little to be able to focus on the words. Likewise it is with our faith, we need to adjust so as not to lose focus on whom we serve. To envision the Word as it should be applied in our daily lives.
We need to trust and put to action our Master’s will for us, despite not understanding nor finding a reason(s) ; Even when we do not see the possibilities or start questioning our abilities. Then truly we will witness His glory, for His Will be done.
Let us fall on our knees and place ourselves at the feet of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as we acknowledge our sinfulness. For only He can redeem us, only He can make us worthy, only He can give us the love, strength, knowledge, skills, whatever is needed to accomplish His Will for us. To share in His Amen
GOSPEL
Luke 5:1–11
While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.
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