From the Gospel according to 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.
The Gospel of the Lord
In You I trust
The apostles relive another moment of a miraculous catch of fish. The first time was when the Lord called Simon Peter to follow Him, at the beginning of His public ministry. There, He invited him to leave his nets behind and become a fisher of men.
Now the scene repeats itself: without their Master, the apostles return to the life they had once left behind. They go fishing—and once again, they catch nothing. In that moment, Jesus appears and tells them to cast the net again, and it comes up completely full of fish. Even so, the only one who recognizes the Lord is the beloved disciple, who then bears witness to the others.
In the same way, we are called to trust in the Lord and to be witnesses—especially when our spouse’s faith may falter.
Applied to married life
Ana: Martin I can’t take it anymore! This is the last time I’m saying it—are you even listening to me?
Martin: Hard not to—I hear you, and so do the neighbors. But tell me, love, what’s going on?
Ana: You’re right… I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have shouted at you. And thank you for not responding in the same tone—we could’ve ended up in a big argument like we used to.
Martin: Come here, sit with me and tell me what’s wrong. (He hugs her as she sits down, knowing it comforts her.)
Ana: Oh… this feels so good. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you—I’ve even forgotten what I was going to say. Clearly, it wasn’t that important…
Martin: I’m here for whatever you need. And I’m sorry too—I might have been a bit distracted when you were talking to me.
Ana: The Lord makes all things new, and He is certainly making our marriage new. We just need to trust in Him and be attentive when the other one is struggling. Lord, give us trust in You, so that even after a night without catching anything, we may still trust and cast our nets again. Thank You, Lord!
Mother,
Thank You for your yes. Thank You for giving us Your Son and for accompanying Him all the way to the Cross. Thank You for being our Mother, for never giving up on any marriage. Blessed are You forever!