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Daily Scripture, September 4, 2025

Scripture:

Colossians 1:9-14
Luke 5:1-11

Reflection:

…They left everything and followed Him…

A fishing story!  A faith story!  What a gift for these days of Indian Summer 2025, as we transition from summertime to the experience, the beauty of Fall.

The crowds were pressing in on Jesus to listen to Him, and He escaped to a nearby fishing boat on the Lake of Gennesaret — at first to better teach the eager, receptive, and large crowd.  The scene in the boat changed when Jesus directed Peter to put out into the deep waters and lower the fishing nets for a catch…  Peter protested, as his crew had been fishing all night and had caught nothing.

Even though we might not be fisherfolk ourselves, we can sympathize with Peter – the professional fisherman.  He knew the waters of the lake, the best times and places for fishing; it was critical for his livelihood.  Along comes Jesus the Carpenter, who tells him to go fishing in the deep water at the wrong time of the day.  Peter’s initial protest, “…we’ve worked hard all night long and have caught nothing…” was immediately followed by his profession of faith in Jesus: “…if you say so, at your command I’ll lower the nets.”  The result:  a boatload of fish — and the call of Jesus to leave everything and follow Him as a disciple.

Truly, God’s ways are not always our ways.  God’s wisdom is what makes the world go ‘round, and we best leave the running of the universe to God (with our cooperation, of course!). 

Jesus invites us to be “fishers of people”, prompting our “Yes!” response to His call — despite our fears, our unworthiness and sinfulness.  In our 21st Century world:  How are we today responding to Jesus’ call to follow Him and live lives of real love and sacrifice?  As we diligently labor these days, are we willing to follow Jesus’ request to “lower the nets” and say yes like those first disciples…even to leaving everything to follow Him?  Today’s world is in serious need of healing, encouragement, and love.  How can we best “share our gifts”, share our faith, and join with other disciples to “put out into the deep” of 21st Century life?

Our Prayer:  Jesus, our world is so needy.  We each have our gifts, our fears, our doubts – but with your grace, may we join our lives to share your Good News of God’s Love for all our sisters and brothers.  Send us!  Let’s go “fishing”!

Fr. John Schork, CP, serves as the Province Vocation Director and also as Local Superior of the Passionist Community of Holy Name in Houston, Texas.

Daily Scripture, August 19, 2013

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24a Matthew 19:23-30 Reflection: "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" Matthew 19:16 The readings for today’s Mass contrast expectations and experience. The first reading » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 18, 2013

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 Reflection: In Sunday’s Gospel reading (Luke 12:49-53), Jesus says some words that have always been challenging to me, but at this moment » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 17, 2013

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-29 Matthew 19:13-15 Reflection: It is in keeping this over-riding theme in mind that the first reading today is then a bit easier to understand. God’s faithfulness should » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 15, 2013

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56     Reflection: These readings may take on a little more significance » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 12, 2013

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Matthew 17:22-27 Reflection: Last year at this time, we celebrated 25 years of consecrated life of three Religious Indigenous Women: Sr. Fabiana Arcos , Sr. Micaela Lopez and » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 10, 2013

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 John 12:24-26 Reflection:  The over-riding mentality of scarcity and competition in our society is troubling. As a nation, as companies, and too often as individuals, we » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 9, 2013

St. Edith Stein, Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Matthew 16:24-28 Reflection: Edith Stein, Carmelite sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, died on August 9, 1942 in » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 8, 2011

  Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13 Matthew 16:13-23       Reflection: The Challenge and Reward of Discipleship In today’s Gospel, Jesus interacts with his disciples, seeking their understanding and insight regarding » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 7, 2013

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35 Matthew 15:21-28 Reflection: "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 4, 2013

  Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21     Reflection: Richness in God’s Sight Jesus’ words in the Gospel are direct and challenging:  take care against all » Continue Reading.

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