+(Intro)The early Church was persecuted for proclaiming in Jesus resurrection from the dead. Let us take a moment to reflect on what may prevent us from allowing Christ’s resurrection from being the center of our lives.
There is something very captivating about our gospel today, whether it’s Peter telling the other disciples “I am going fishing,” or Jesus asking them: “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” The large catch of fish! Then the “charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.” Jesus came to them right in the midst of the ordinariness of their lives and gathered them around a fire, to feed them.
Our gospel is reminding us where we are to meet our living God every day of our lives. It may be amid our work, preparing meals, while making fruitcake or fudge, while caring for guests or the weaker members of our families or community. With the eyes of faith, we will encounter him throughout the day.
Isn’t this what our Eucharist is reminding us to do, as a little of ordinary bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of the Lord! Gathered around this altar, we are made aware of how our living and loving Lord transforms the whole of our lives.
Acts 3:11-26; John 21:12-17