The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

Peter realizes he is in the presence of Someone holy, this Jesus! His

words are powerful, and His works are full of wonder! Peter is overwhelmed, not by the

miraculous catch, but by his utter sinfulness. He knows he is unable to stand in the

presence of the holy Lord, so he stops gathering fish, falls to his knees in front of Jesus,

and begs Him to go away. But Jesus is the God of surprises, and rather than go away, He

comes closer. He sees Peter and the other fishermen and asks that they come closer to

Him and follow Him! He will make them fishers of the Kingdom!