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John 21:4-19
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.
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”
The following are two blogs that reflect on what the Easter Season really means for Catholics of all ages. Both use the above reading so make sure your read it first. Choose one or both, but either way is an excellent way of focusing us as we celebrate the risen Jesus.
"I Will Follow"
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4 Ways to Spread the Word: Jesus Is Risen by Jay Martin |
Spring is an excellent time to get outside for prayer. A lot of us do not take the time to just sit outside and be still. We are so glue to screens, big or little, that God's creation is not appreciated as it should be. My challenge for you is to try and pray outside once a week. This can be as easy as sitting on your deck, or as fun as a drive up to Saylorville Lake for a walk. On your fist trip I invite you to journal, or if that is not your style, think about know you would answer these questions. They could even be excellent discussion points with a friend or family member. They follow along with the reflections so choose the one that interested you the most to start.
I Will Follow
1. The Resurrection changes everything, so why are we living like is didn't? How is your life different because of Jesus?
2. Jesus will provide for us. Is there something that we are longing or searching for, that God already provides? Love? Belonging? Peace?
3. "Do you love me more that these?" What things in our lives are in the way of us loving Jesus more deeply? How can we change?
4. What is the hardest part about following Jesus?
2. Jesus will provide for us. Is there something that we are longing or searching for, that God already provides? Love? Belonging? Peace?
3. "Do you love me more that these?" What things in our lives are in the way of us loving Jesus more deeply? How can we change?
4. What is the hardest part about following Jesus?
Four Ways to Spread the Word
Four Ways to Spread the Word
1. Keep His commandments. Are their choices I am making in my life that do not line up with that of my faith? Choose one habit that needs changing so that you can live closer to Christ, and focus on that this month.
2. Jump into the sea. Are we seeking out more opportunities to follow Christ or are we doing the bare minimum? How can we move out of our comfort zones and grow in our faith?
3. Don't just stand there. Our faith is worth sharing. Who is someone in your life that you could reach out to and share your faith? Who is someone that you see struggling and that may need some prayers at this time?
4. Go forth. Don't just post a picture of you in your Easter dress on Instagram. How can you live today as an Easter person?
1. Keep His commandments. Are their choices I am making in my life that do not line up with that of my faith? Choose one habit that needs changing so that you can live closer to Christ, and focus on that this month.
2. Jump into the sea. Are we seeking out more opportunities to follow Christ or are we doing the bare minimum? How can we move out of our comfort zones and grow in our faith?
3. Don't just stand there. Our faith is worth sharing. Who is someone in your life that you could reach out to and share your faith? Who is someone that you see struggling and that may need some prayers at this time?
4. Go forth. Don't just post a picture of you in your Easter dress on Instagram. How can you live today as an Easter person?