TRY SOMETHING NEW

Friday within the octave of Easter John 21:1-14 Most of the disciples of Jesus were fishermen and of course fishing is their way of life. When Jesus called them to be fishers of men they stop fishing and followed Jesus for three years. When Jesus died some of them went back to their old ways of living-fishing again as told in today’s gospel. However, they caught nothing. Perhaps they tried all the tricks they knew but still they caught nothing. After a long break their trying so hard to catch fish, they did their best, they tried everything they knew in fishing but still they caught nothing! Friends, there are moments in our life that we are like these disciples; we tried everything but nothing happened. We did our best but seems our best is not enough. We try but we failed. We felt frustrated, disappointed, discouraged and we wanted to give up. Today let us learn from the gospel, “try something new”-never give up. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Three points i would like to share. First, when somethings in our life doesn’t work well, never surrender. Never give up. Folks, raise your hands to God and let Him take over. Remember this: life has two rules. Rule number one, never give up. Rule number two, always remember rule number one. Success is a journey not a destination. Second, when you are disappointed, do not be tempted to go back to your old ways (fishing-fishing) Try something new. The Lord wants us to grow. Start something new and fresh because life is great and amazing amidst of failures. Old ways, won’t open new doors. When your tired passing through the doors, tried to pass in the window because some windows are wider than doors. Finally, the gospel is reminding us that the Eucharist is the best vitamin for those who are depressed and struggling. When you are in difficulty come to Jesus. When you allow Jesus to come into your life, you will no longer drag your burdens and problems but you will be dragging the overflowing blessings of God. He will turn your nothingness to something. He will turn your sorrow to joy. He will turn your frustration into celebration. He will turn your cross into crown. Get ready to be blessed! Blessings Fr. Jhack