Christian Spirituality consists in Lowering the nets

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

Ordinary Season : 22nd  Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Lk 5:1-11*

*First Reading : 1 Cor 3:18-23*

*Christian Spirituality consists in Lowering the nets*

*1) Jesus' command to Peter to lower the nets*

In the scene of catching the fish by Peter and his company we come across a command of Jesus to Peter 

Jesus says *Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch*

In this context the gesture of Lowering the nets is very important 

How we can this gesture in our life and also in our spiritual life? Is there any deep meaning for this gesture?? 

*2) Lowering nets and obedience*

One of the meanings of lowering the nets would be obedience. 

Since Peter obeyed Jesus, he was ready to lower the net 

*3)Lowering the nets and Humility*

Another meaning of the gesture is humility. 

One who has the virtue of humility is able to lower himself in everything. 

Such a person does not show the attitude of pride and arrogance

*4) Lowering of nets and inward journey*

Another important meaning of lowering nets would be going inside of the person 

Deep waters and lowering of nets would go deep into the sea. 

If the net is lowered only in the deep waters fish would be caught 

Like wise when we go deep in the depth of our life we understand the real worth of our life

Inward journey in ones life will help to find the hidden treasures of life 

*5) Lowering of nets and our own life*

There are many things on our life which we need to lower, in order to produce the fruit 

Need to Lower ones pride 

Need to lower ones arrive

Need to lower one selfishness

Need to lower ones anger 

Need to lower ones attitude of gossip

Need to lower ones worldly attachment

Need to lower ones evil things 

So there are many things to lower in our life to reap the fruit 

*6) Am I ready to lower the nets of my life?*

Lowering of nets also a symbol of sharing

So am I ready to lower my nets of love, generosity, sincerity, sacrifice, service, faithfulness etc 

Unless I lower the nets of my life, I will never able to achieve any thing in my life 

If so,  what the relevance of lowering of the nets in my life?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*