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Friday within the Octave of Easter
Reflection
When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them: come, have breakfast. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
The Reading
When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them: come, have breakfast. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead.
The Challenge
If you have gone back to fishing - retreated to the old life because you do not know what the new one looks like yet - listen for the voice from the shore. Cast the net on the other side. And when you recognize him, do not wait. Jump in. Come to breakfast. He is not angry. He is cooking for you.
One Prayer
Lord, I have gone back to fishing. I went back to what I knew because I did not know what came next. But you are standing on the shore with breakfast ready. I am coming. I recognize you. Feed me, and then tell me what to do. Amen.
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— Psalm 118:24
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