Over the Jubilee Year, we will explore the themes of Hope, Pilgrimage, and Jubilee, always ending with a question for you to consider over the week.
In today’s Gospel, Simon Peter gives his boat to Jesus to use. Jesus taught from the boat to avoid the pressing crowds, but his greatest lesson came after Simon caught the miraculous catch of fish. It’s a reminder that hope includes an openness to God’s plan.
Pondering Point
Imagine you were like Simon Peter, exhausted after a long day (or night) at work, and being asked to do something you knew in your bones would be fruitless only to have it be better than you could have dreamed (or hoped)!
February 8 - 9 Blessing those in Armed Forces, First Responders, & Security
Lord God, thank you for the courageous people who have chosen to help protect, serve, and defend your people at home and throughout the world.
Give them the gifts of wisdom and discernment to make the necessary decisions in troublesome situations.
Guard them with your protection as they go through their daily work of protecting and serving your people and bring them home safely to their loved ones at the end of the day.
Amen.