Old Method but new place, Same Work but Great Reward

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Twenty Second Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Lk 5:1-11*

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

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps. 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6*

*Old Method but new place, Same Work but Great Reward*

*1) Old Method but New Place*

In today's Gospel we have a beautiful scene of fishing at the see of Galilee 

Peter and his company  had already concluded their work with out catching any fish 

At this moment the entry of Jesus changes the entire situation

Jesus takes them to a new place for a new catch 

Peter and His company use the old method of fishing in a new place and they are able to catch a huge fish 

*2) Same Work with Great Reward*

Jesus didn't change their work. Jesus changed only the place of fishing 

Same work Peter and his company did, but the result was amazing 

They were able to get a huge catch of fish  with the intervention of Jesus 

*3) Old Method And New place in our life*

The Method  of 10 commandments  and the Love commandment of Jesus stands valid for all times. It can't change 

If we consider this is the old but important method, we need a new place to implement this

The new place could be the following 

My own life 

My own family 

My own surroundings

My own society

My own work place 

My own ministry place 

My own parish 

These are the new places which need the old and H

Golden method to know the mission of our life

*4) Same Work but Great Reward*

Peter and company didn't change their work. They went on doing their work 

The same work had great reward. They were able to catch a huge amount of fish 

This happened through the mediation of Jesus 

When Jesus enters the scene the entire situation changes 

*5) Change in outlook is needed*

Peter and company changed their outlook towards their profession 

They were experts in their feild. Yet they listened to Jesus. That made the difference 

Peter was ready to change his perspective. That changed the situation

Peters willingness to go again in spite of all the challenges helps him to realise the greater call for his mission 

Change of outlook, change the life of Peter and His companions. That is the power of changing ones outlook

Am I ready to change my outlook?

The Empty Boat 

Jesus needs your boat, however imperfect you are, to accomplish His mission. 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*