P S A L M - Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8
R: In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
1 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth; in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise; 2 I will worship at your holy temple and give thanks to your name. (R) Because of your kindness and your truth; for you have made great above all things your name and your promise. 3 When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me. (R) 4 All the kings of the earth shall give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth; 5 and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord “Great is the glory of the Lord.” (R) 7 Your right hand saves me. 8 The Lord will complete what he has done for me; your kindness, O Lord, endures forever; forsake not the work of your hands. (R)
2ND READING - Corinthians 15:1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.
Luke 5:1-11
1 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats therealongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing theirnets. 3 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. 4 After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” 5 Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” 6 When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. 7 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. 8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” 9 For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, 10 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.” 11 When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.
SABBATH
NOT PETER, BUT JESUS
Going through the rest of Luke’s Gospel story, we note that when Peter allowed Jesus into his boat and gave Him permission to direct him on where to lower the nets for a catch, Peter had the most tremendous catch of fish he ever had in his entire fishing life! So great was the catch that the nets began to rip. And the greater message for us as a Church, as church leaders and as churchmen, is that the success and fruitfulness of our apostolates and mission are founded on our humility, faith and obedience. Success comes not because of our competence in theology, in preaching, in pastoring, and in devising formation programs. Success is found in Jesus’ presence and grace.
Two great Popes, now both declared as “Blessed,” had a great impact on the history and progress of our modern Church. First was Blessed John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli) who, though elected as Pope in his elderly age, went on to convene the Second Vatican Council. Second was Blessed John Paul II (the Polish Karol Wojtyla) who served long and who charmed the youth of the world during his life and in his death. Even after his death, long lines of pilgrims, notably with a good number of young people, would come and pray at his tomb. Both Popes had pronounced humility that showed itself in their many candid and unassuming ways, and was founded on their deep sense of dependence on God. Blessed John XXIII kept a crucifix in his bedroom, andbefore this he prayed to Jesus every night about his various concerns for theChurch. Blessed John Paul II had the crucifix of Jesus atop his crosier, and he would be in deep prayer with it even in the midst of a large crowd. Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP
REFLECTION QUESTIONS: Do you belong to a church organization or community, like the Charismatic Renewal movement? What blessings have you experienced by joining this group? What activities of the Church make you feel the presence of Jesus most? Why?
Lord Jesus, teach me to be more humble as I grow closer to You.
St. Scholastica, virgin, pray for us.
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