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.
REFLECTION:
Easter season is probably my favorite season. I am always relieved when Lent is over, as it was more intense than usual. It was my first time seeing fire up close and almost getting my eyebrows burnt off. But on Easter Sunday, there is a sense of renewal and hope. I was awakened by the gentle tickling of sunlight on my nose, bathed in its warmth rather than the usual dark tendrils from the Netherworld dragging me out of bed during Lent. That fleeting reprieve felt refreshing, and I couldn’t help but think, “Jesus is risen.”
How does He appear to us in our daily lives? I thought it would be great if He cooked me waffles for breakfast, just like how He served His disciples after His resurrection. Imagine the comfort in that simple act. But more than the nourishment of waffles, He offers us divine nourishment through the Holy Eucharist.
In the busyness or painful moments of daily life, it’s easy to overlook His silent presence. Sometimes, we long for grand gestures like a net miraculously filled with fish. But the Holy Eucharist is already a miracle.
His presence often shines through in the small and simple things. It may come in the form of a child handing you an Easter egg, or a chocolate bunny that might give you cavities but brings a smile anyway. These small gifts remind us that His love is like the hidden chocolate eggs in an Easter egg hunt. When you find one, your eyes light up with joy, and you can’t help but search for another.
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