Made Worthy by the Worthy One, John 1:1-14, Revelation 5

When some of the disciples went out fishing, they didn’t expect to make such a great catch after toiling all night. And in that great catch, they meet Jesus once more, finding that he calls them back to other moments in their lives with him that they might discover the restoration that he brings to them.

Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Image Location: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_Museum_-_Christ_Appears_on_the_Shore_of_Lake_Tiberias_(Apparition_du_Christ_sur_les_bords_du_lac_de_Tib%C3%A9riade)_-_James_Tissot.jpg

Forgiven, Reconciled, Restored, John 21:1-14

While the Apostles were waiting for Jesus to direct them forward, they went fishing. Jesus meets them at the sea and grants restoration to them and especially Peter. Father Jeremiah reminds us that through Jesus we receive restoration to the Father also.

Image: John 21:1-14. Once more Jesus showeth himself to Peter and others by the Sea of Galilee, by William Hole, no known restrictions. Image location: Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/resource/matpc.23148/