FRIDAY OF THE EASTER OCTAVE
Table of the Word:
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12
Gospel: Gospel of John 21:1-14
Theme: Cast the net...
Reflection:
The Easter Octave continues to flood us with the joy of the Resurrection. In today’s first reading (Acts 4:1-12), Peter boldly proclaims before the authorities that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, the one they crucified and whom God raised from the dead. The same Peter who once denied Jesus is now filled with the Holy Spirit, standing unafraid to witness to the power of Christ. His transformation is a testimony to what the Resurrection can do in the life of someone open to grace.
The Gospel gives us a tender image of the Risen Lord appearing to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias. They are back to fishing, perhaps unsure of what comes next. Yet it is in this ordinary setting that Jesus shows up and guidies them to abundance after a fruitless night and then serving them breakfast. This passage reminds us that the Risen Jesus meets us in the ordinary moments, especially when we feel lost or uncertain (cf. John 21:1-14)
In this Easter season, we are invited to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, to listen for His voice that gently redirects our efforts, and to share boldly: like Peter, that Jesus is truly alive. May we have the courage to witness and the humility to let Jesus feed and guide us.
May the good Lord who directed us to cast the net grant us listening ear to the promptings of the Spirit.
+ May the Lord bless His Words in our hearts. Amen
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