I was struck again by this scripture today (was a couple weeks ago too) Luke:1-11 http://www.usccb.org/nab/020407.shtml. Once again, St Peter is such a great example for me... he's exhausted from fishing all night, Jesus asks him to use the boat so he can preach to the crowds from it, and although i'm sure its the last thing Peter wanted to do, he does it because Jesus asks. and then, to top it off, after he's done speaking (which was probably fairly long) Jesus tells them to put their nets out for a catch. Peter responds that they'd been fishing all night and caught nothing (are you crazy?) but if you say so, we'll do it. He may not have expected much, but he was obedient... and sure enough, Jesus provides the miracle and fills the nets to breaking.
Lord, give us the grace to be obedient, even when we are exhausted and don't understand. May our ears be attuned to the sound of your voice and may our eyes be opened to see your work among us.
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Don't I feel like the horrible friend! I didn't know, or didn't recall, that you had a blog...where've I been? Ah well, better late than never.
I didn't realize you had a blog either... I will add it to my favorites and now you will have more than just imaginary readers :) Post more pictures!
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