Posted: 4/9/2016 5:12:54 AM EDT
Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 48 10 APRIL 2016 A.D. 
(St. Peter Preaching, Masolino da Panicale, 1427) First Reading ACTS 5:27-32, 40B-41 When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name? Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. We are witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. Responsorial Psalm PS 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. O LORD, you brought me up from the netherworld; you preserved me from among those going down into the pit. R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger lasts but a moment; a lifetime, his good will. At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper. You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. Second Reading REV 5:11-14 I, John, looked and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: “To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.” The four living creatures answered, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped. Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia. Christ is risen, creator of all; he has shown pity on all people. R. Alleluia, alleluia. 
(Second Miraculous Catch of Fish, James Tissot, 1886) Gospel JN 21:1-19 At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. 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. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” Jesus said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.” 
(Do You Love Me? anon) Or JN 21:1-14 At that time, Jesus revealed himself to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “ am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. 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. Bible Study--3rd Sunday of Easter--Cycle C 
"Every Christian should make Christ present among men. He ought to act in such a way that those who know him sense “the aroma of Christ” (cf. 2 Corinthians 2:15). Men should be able to recognize the Master in His disciples." –St. Josemaria Escriva |
| Many thanks BNA for the post. Can you imagine being a Disciple and seeing the Resurrection of Christ. It must have been incredible. And the art work by Masolino and the fresco's he and Masaccio painted remind me of Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel. I hope that you, and all who live in Christ, have a great weekend. |
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YES! artman54. Imagine being there are seeing our Lord! Gives me chills. Thanks for the art tips on the other painters--I'll be sure to look at their works.
speaking of which--has anyone else caught a very small image in today's Gospel? it's the CHARCOAL FIRE. near as I can tell, a CHARCOAL FIRE is mentioned only twice in the New Testament and in both cases in St. John's Gospel: 1. John 18:18 and 2. John 21:9. The first time is where Peter, having followed the arrested Jesus, is warming himself by a charcoal fire and then completely DENIES JESUS. The second time is where Jesus, risen from the dead, calls the apostles and especially Peter to the shore, admonishing Peter to "feed my sheep." Jesus RE-AFFIRMS Peter! All is forgiven and our Lord is telling Peter: "This now is your job! DO IT!" And Peter reciprocates by accepting the challenge--Peter leads. the complementary example of these two for me is amazing! one, a strong denial and the other an even more stronger reaffirmation. such is the power of forgiveness, mercy, and love. 
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Quoted: YES! artman54. Imagine being there are seeing our Lord! Gives me chills. Thanks for the art tips on the other painters--I'll be sure to look at their works. speaking of which--has anyone else caught a very small image in today's Gospel? it's the CHARCOAL FIRE. near as I can tell, a CHARCOAL FIRE is mentioned only twice in the New Testament and in both cases in St. John's Gospel: 1. John 18:18 and 2. John 21:9. The first time is where Peter, having followed the arrested Jesus, is warming himself by a charcoal fire and then completely DENIES JESUS. The second time is where Jesus, risen from the dead, calls the apostles and especially Peter to the shore, admonishing Peter to "feed my sheep." Jesus RE-AFFIRMS Peter! All is forgiven and our Lord is telling Peter: "This now is your job! DO IT!" And Peter reciprocates by accepting the challenge--Peter leads. the complementary example of these two for me is amazing! one, a strong denial and the other an even more stronger reaffirmation. such is the power of forgiveness, mercy, and love. http://magicfire-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fire-On-Charcoal-For-Food-Gril.jpg Have a blessed week my friends! |