Sep 26 2024 10 mins 3
The account in the Gospel of Luke about how the Lord called Peter, James, and John may seem like a straightforward retelling of events. However, like all Scripture, this passage contains deeper meanings, available to the reader only with deeper study and prayer. The Very Rev. Dr Alexander Rentel highlights the significance of the "great haul of fish," linking it to the original state of Creation in the Garden. He also underscores the manner in which these three great apostles were called, which points to their great role in sharing the Faith with all nations. Fr Rentel also draws connections between this Gospel reading and the epistle reading of the day, where St Paul exhorts the Corinthians to be subject to the apostolic mission, and thereby be led to salvation.
