In the Gospel of today’s liturgy, John 21: 1-14, Peter and his friends go fishing and catch nothing. Jesus is on the shore watching them. He says: “Children, have you caught anything?” To which, they say “no.” “Cast your nets on the right side of the boat.” They do so and bring in 153 large fish.
An essential apart of discernment is paying attention. God
is the Director of our lives. He is always standing on the shore watching us
and sending us directions, giving suggestions, challenging us. Many times we do not experience any fruit to
our labors. “We have fished all night and caught nothing.” Jesus, concerned,
asked: “Did you catch anything?” Are we
humble enough to acknowledge the truth? Moreover, are we humble enough to
switch directions, to try something that
was not part of our plan? Religious life? “You got to be kidding, Lord!” “That
marriage partner? Really, Lord, we’d we good together? He’s not a wealthy man?
He’s not cute. I want someone who makes lots of money. I want someone who is dashingly handsome!” “That
career? This other career path promises
lots of money, Lord. I want to be rich.” “No, my child! I have other plans for
you.”
Are we willing to follow God’s plans or will we stubbornly
and proudly stick to our own?
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