When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught.”
So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn.
Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord.
Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish.
This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead. (John 21:9-14 NABRE)
Not long after Jesus had risen, Peter and six other disciples had been out fishing all night with little success--until they came upon Jesus on the shore at dawn. He told them to cast their net over the right side of the boat and they ended up catching so many fish they were unable to pull the net in!
It is amazing how often in my own life that Jesus arrives when I feel most defeated and ready to give up. And when he does, he not only fills my net, he has breakfast already cooked for me!
Today, I will remember Jesus' perfect timing and the endless bounty he prepares for each of us, even me.
Saint Hugh of Grenoble, who was bishop of Grenoble in France for fifty-two years about 900 years ago, pray for us.
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