Go away from me, Lord.
Peter’s reaction to the
miraculous catch of fish in today’s gospel.
It echoes what happened last week in Nazareth when the people in town
witnessed the cure of the demoniac. Just
as those in Nazareth had run Jesus out of town, Peter would have him take a
hike. But there is a big difference. In Nazareth, it was a matter of pride and
rejection. In Peter’s boat, it was a
matter of humility and faith. After all,
he only tells Jesus to get going because Peter recognizes that he is in the
presence of the Lord. And that makes
this poor fisherman feel so unworthy.
Funny how miracles can cause such
mixed reactions. Or is it?
I guess if we have it all, we
really don’t need any miracles in our lives.
So when a miracle comes our way, we have to reject it—even get angry at
its intrusion. But if we know who we
really are, then that miracle just around the corner will be a sight for sore
eyes. And we’ll know it when we see it,
because Jesus will have convinced us not to be afraid to look.
No fear to look at KidsRelig. We’re catching miracles hook, line
and sinker.
First
Communion News
Mass Assignments for our First
Communion on May 11, 2013:
9:30 AM: Thursday (Roaring Brook) 2nd
Grades + Ms. Aurora/Ms. Metcalf’s Wednesday (Grafflin ) 2nd Grade
11:30 AM: Tuesday (Westorchard)
2nd Grades + Ms. Galvin’s Wednesday (Grafflin) 2nd Grade.
Calendar Reminder
Although Chappaqua CSD has
changed its Winter Recess, the originally scheduled Winter Recess for KidsRelig
will remain the same. There is NO KidsRelig
on February 19, 20, 21.
Movie & Pizza Night
Grades 1-4
Friday, February 22, 6-8 PM
Love,
Deacon Charlie
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