TODAY’S GOSPEL READING
25 APRIL, 2025
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!
REFLECTION
In this beautiful post-resurrection scene, Jesus appears to His disciples at the Sea of Galilee. After a night of fruitless fishing, the disciples listen to a stranger on the shore who tells them to cast their net on the right side—and they are overwhelmed with a miraculous catch. It is only then that they recognize the stranger as Jesus. This moment reminds us that when we obey the Lord, even when we don’t understand, He brings abundance and reveals Himself in our lives. The simple meal of bread and fish that Jesus shares with them also speaks of His desire for communion and fellowship with us, even in the ordinary moments.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, help me to recognize Your presence in my everyday life, even when You come in quiet and unexpected ways. Teach me to trust Your guidance, especially when my efforts seem fruitless. May I listen for Your voice and obey with faith, knowing that You bring purpose and abundance in Your perfect time. Draw me closer to You in both the miracles and the meals, in both work and rest. Amen
