Be not afraid

Today's Readings:
1 Cor 3:18-23
Ps 24:1-6
Lk 5:1-11

In today's Gospel we see Peter telling the Lord to depart from him because he (Peter) is "a sinful man." Jesus in turn reassures Peter telling him to not be afraid, that from now on, he will be catching people instead of fish. I am sure we all can relate to Peter's confession to the Lord, but we must also remember that Jesus' response was not to Peter alone, but also to each one of us. We all have our struggles we must deal with, vices we must overcome, but Jesus reassures each of us that not only does he wish to remain with us, but that he wishes us to be a part of his plan of salvation. This day let us recognize our sinfulness, ask the Lord's help with it, and be consoled by his words in the Gospel this morning - "Do not be afraid, from now on you will be catching men." May God Bless you all and have a great day.