1 Peter 4:7-11
Psalm 95(96):1-3,7-8,10
Luke 5:1-11
The moment when the boats nearly sink due to the fish intentionally provided by God demonstrates that there is more to fishing than merely catching fish; it reveals our own insignificance and opens us to receive His gifts.
Peter recognizes this and admits his sinfulness. Jesus wishes us to understand that we can achieve great things, as did Peter and St. Patrick, who became fishers of men. Today, we commemorate St. Patrick, Ireland’s secondary patron, as well as the missionaries who propagated Christ’s message in Nigeria.
Through Patrick, the Gospel was disseminated from Ireland to Nigeria and beyond. We pray that God’s strength, wisdom, protection, and guidance may be with us now and forever. Amen.
Fr Joseph Osho