When You’ve Tried Everything and Nothing Changes

Send us Fan Mail In this homily, we reflect on the miraculous catch of fish and an important truth about the spiritual life: apart from Christ, we can do nothing. The disciples had labored through the night and caught nothing. They were tired, discouraged, and ready to go home. Yet when Christ told Peter to cast the nets once more, Peter responded in obedience: “Nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” And suddenly, what all their effort had failed to accomplish was given to them ...