Fishers of Men

Jesus continues to appear and give his disciples the reassurance that they need as they proceed with the mission entrusted to them. In our gospel for today,
John 21:1-14, we see a different scenario developing. Instead of going out and preaching the Good News about the Lord's Resurrection, the disciples- Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James, John, and two others, decide to go fishing. We know that for some of the disciples fishing was their trade before the Lord called them. Now it seems that they are going to what they know. Once again, the Lord intercedes by appearing to them on the shore and even performs a miracle for them. Jesus asked the disciples if they caught anything and they told him no. He tells them to cast their nets to other side and what a catch they make. The gospel says that they hauled ashore 153 large fish. We are told that none of the disciples questioned Jesus on who he was because they knew it was the Lord. We are reminded that when the disciples were called Jesus told them that they would be fishers of men. That call is still ours even today. Our Lord wants his disciples to continue the mission entrusted to them and proclaim the Good News that he has risen from the dead. We continue to cast our nets for a catch and we are catching people. We are helping them in their journey of life and faith. Do not be afraid!!! Stick to the mission the Lord has given us and we will surely make a great catch! God Bless You!!!