Jesus had a very strong relationship with his disciples. The repeated appearances and infinite merciful approaches of Jesus after his resurrection.
prove this argument.
Today John the Evangelist narrates the third appearance of Jesus.
In this report, we see Jesus with his disciples.
He comes to them and reveals his glory again.
There are almost half of the apostles in this narration.
But Peter is coming as the center of the narration.
We heard two different statements from Peter this Sunday
- One in the Gospel and the other in the Acts.
They are two extreme ends of his faith.
In the Gospel he says: "I'm going fishing." It is a very ordinary return to the previous life. Then he was uncertain about the future. Because Jesus was dead: although he appeared to them, they had no lasting faith in him.
Because of this uncertainty comes this statement from Peter and the others follow him.
But the disciples did not have success, just like they followed Jesus.
Here, from the two activities of the disciples, we can find a connection.
The disciples are fishing in the night - the best time for this work.
But they get nothing:
They had some time with Jesus;
The best time to grow in faith and experience God specially.
But they also fail here.
Externally, they lack nothing. They have the best - settings for everything. Nevertheless, something is missing. And that's the most important.
This is the recognition of the right one:
they could not recognize Jesus.
They could not recognize their mission – as followers of Jesus.
It was the human frailty of the Apostles.
Jesus knew his disciples and surely their faith.
Therefore, the Risen Lord Jesus visited his disciples often to strengthen them in faith and in their mission.
He is more merciful than before:
He is sympathetic to his confused and anxious disciples.
He neither scolded nor criticized them - including the Peter.
He calls them but, “children” - so lovingly ...
He acts like that because he is a gracious and merciful God.
Jesus, as the Risen Lord, tries to transfer the grace of this "recognition" to his disciples. Then he knew that, without the proper recognition they are weak.
Jesus’ effort is successful.
We understand it from the first reading:
The words of Peter in the Acts proves it.
Peter recognizes Jesus as the Messiah.
He had earlier proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah.
But this is even stronger and deeper than before.
This "recognition" is a clear testimony of Peter and other disciples of Jesus.
Just as Jesus Peter will act: Jesus is his example in Patient and merciful love and understanding ...
Then Peter recognizes the mercy of Jesus.
He knew what "faith" and "treason" are ...
In this way, “Peter-Jesus relationship” is a model for our pastoral work today.
Resurrection of Jesus leads us to the recognition of God
and the Risen Jesus stays for God's mercy.
He is patient and waiting for our return.
Let us also act with patience and love.
May the Risen Lord Jesus to bless us all. Amen!
-
Fr Thomas Kalathil
prove this argument.
Today John the Evangelist narrates the third appearance of Jesus.
In this report, we see Jesus with his disciples.
He comes to them and reveals his glory again.
There are almost half of the apostles in this narration.
But Peter is coming as the center of the narration.
We heard two different statements from Peter this Sunday
- One in the Gospel and the other in the Acts.
They are two extreme ends of his faith.
In the Gospel he says: "I'm going fishing." It is a very ordinary return to the previous life. Then he was uncertain about the future. Because Jesus was dead: although he appeared to them, they had no lasting faith in him.
Because of this uncertainty comes this statement from Peter and the others follow him.
But the disciples did not have success, just like they followed Jesus.
Here, from the two activities of the disciples, we can find a connection.
The disciples are fishing in the night - the best time for this work.
But they get nothing:
They had some time with Jesus;
The best time to grow in faith and experience God specially.
But they also fail here.
Externally, they lack nothing. They have the best - settings for everything. Nevertheless, something is missing. And that's the most important.
This is the recognition of the right one:
they could not recognize Jesus.
They could not recognize their mission – as followers of Jesus.
It was the human frailty of the Apostles.
Jesus knew his disciples and surely their faith.
Therefore, the Risen Lord Jesus visited his disciples often to strengthen them in faith and in their mission.
He is more merciful than before:
He is sympathetic to his confused and anxious disciples.
He neither scolded nor criticized them - including the Peter.
He calls them but, “children” - so lovingly ...
He acts like that because he is a gracious and merciful God.
Jesus, as the Risen Lord, tries to transfer the grace of this "recognition" to his disciples. Then he knew that, without the proper recognition they are weak.
Jesus’ effort is successful.
We understand it from the first reading:
The words of Peter in the Acts proves it.
Peter recognizes Jesus as the Messiah.
He had earlier proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah.
But this is even stronger and deeper than before.
This "recognition" is a clear testimony of Peter and other disciples of Jesus.
Just as Jesus Peter will act: Jesus is his example in Patient and merciful love and understanding ...
Then Peter recognizes the mercy of Jesus.
He knew what "faith" and "treason" are ...
In this way, “Peter-Jesus relationship” is a model for our pastoral work today.
Resurrection of Jesus leads us to the recognition of God
and the Risen Jesus stays for God's mercy.
He is patient and waiting for our return.
Let us also act with patience and love.
May the Risen Lord Jesus to bless us all. Amen!
-
Fr Thomas Kalathil
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