“They beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them” (Lk 5:7).

First we see that Jesus is preaching to a crowd who is pressing in on Him to listen. What an amazing, inspiring image! Do we “press in” as we listen to the readings proclaimed in Mass with this same sense of wonder and urgency?

In response, Jesus uses very ordinary means so that the crowd can hear Him. He sees a need and takes the initiative, getting into one of the nearby boats belonging to Simon so that His voice will better carry over the water.

Jesus finishes speaking, then tells Simon the fisherman to lower his nets for a catch. Simon is skeptical about this instruction but obeys, putting his fishing talents to use as Jesus asks.

The result is a catch of fish beyond Simon’s wildest imaginings. Overwhelmed, he fell at Jesus’ knees, “for astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him.”

When we truly embrace a stewardship way of life, putting our talents, time and treasure at the service of the Most High God, we, too, will be astonished at what God will do. Our lives may take a direction beyond our wildest dreams.

But just as Jesus reassured Simon, “Be not afraid,” He reassures us, too. We need not fear a deeper call to serve. We should embrace the adventure it presents us and prepare to be astonished by what our awesome God will do.

The Lord will show us the way, but we must be willing to take those first steps ourselves. If we provide the nets, God will provide the catch.

We Provide the Nets; God Provides the Catch.

The Diocese of Phoenix CDA 2025 Charity & Development Appeal

Theme: “Hope Does Not Disappoint”

“Here I am Lord, send me!”

The good news is you don’t have to do much. You can do your part by simply supporting the CDA which begins February 15th & 16th.

Our Upcoming Events This Spring:

• St. John’s University Spring Theology Day 2025: 9 AM—1:00PM Friday, February 14th Special Guest Presenter: Barbara Sutton, D.Min.
• Hope, Health & Healing Workshop: Presenter: Krista Gawronski 1:30PM, Saturday, Feb 22nd
• “Family Fat Sunday” Sunday, March 2nd
• Ash Wednesday is March 5th
  • Please collect your Palms from Palm Sunday last year (or previous years). We will burn them on March 2nd after the 5:00PM Mass

Enjoy The SUPERBOWL!

Fr. Kilian, Fr. Samuel, our Deacons and our Parish Staff and Volunteers.

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