First Reading - Colossians 1:9-14
Gospel - Luke 5:1-11
In the first reading, Paul prays for the Colossians, asking that they may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, live lives worthy of the Lord, and bear fruit in every good work. His words remind us that Christian life is not static; it is a journey of growth, strength, and endurance. God has rescued us from darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son. This is our new identity — redeemed, forgiven, and called to live as children of light.
The Gospel brings this vision to life in the story of the miraculous catch of fish. Peter and his companions had worked all night and caught nothing. They were exhausted, disappointed, and ready to give up. Yet when Jesus tells Peter to put out into the deep and lower the nets again, Peter responds, “At your word, I will let down the nets.” The result is an overwhelming catch, so abundant that it nearly sinks the boats. In this moment, Peter realizes who stands before him — the Lord of life — and, humbled by his own weakness, he falls to his knees. But Jesus lifts him up with a greater calling: “Do not be afraid. From now on you will be catching men.”
Dear friends, when we rely only on our own strength, we come up empty; but when we trust God’s word and act in obedience, our lives bear fruit beyond measure. Like Peter, we may feel unworthy or weak, but God does not call us because we are perfect. He calls us because He desires to work through us.
Today, the Lord is asking each of us to put out into the deep — to go beyond what feels safe or comfortable, to trust His word even when it seems illogical, and to allow Him to make our lives fruitful for His Kingdom.
May we, like Peter, hear the voice of Jesus, trust His word, and follow Him with courage. And may our lives, filled with His light, become a witness to others of the abundance found in Christ alone.
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