John 21:1-14
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.
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for Pope John Paul II, whose health is deteriorating. May God strengthen him and grant him peace in is suffering.
There are many today who are praying for our Pope, who is in a "very grave" condition. In today's reading, we see the first pope, St. Peter, and his obedience to Our Lord. Personally, I am grateful for our current pope's obedience to Our Lord.
We must continue to pray for him. There are many opportunities for prayer. Here in Phoenix, it is the noon hour, and I would like to encourage all who know the Angelus to pray this wonderful prayer Pope John Paul II has been faithful in praying (also at 6:00 p.m. as well).
At 3:00 p.m. if you have the opportunity to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, please offer this wonderful prayer for Our Pope. Pope John Paul II has made the Sunday following Easter Divine Mercy Sunday. He also canonized St. Faustina.
If you have the opportunity to go to mass, we pray for the pope during the prayers of the faithful. Once again, a wonderful opportunity to pray for our pope who has faithfully given us an example to the dignity of the sick and the suffering.
If you are in the Phoenix area, at Cafe Fiat there will be a Rosary and Chaplet of Divine mercy offered for Pope John Paul II.
Take care and God Bless.
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