Along the Sea of Galilee

ESPRESSO SHOT: We Can't Go Back to Our Old Lives

by Father Brian J. Soliven on Friday April 25, 2025

St. Peter casting his net into the water is a powerful symbol of faith, obedience, and divine calling. When Jesus instructed Peter to cast his net despite an unfruitful night of fishing, Peter obeyed—and the resulting miraculous catch revealed the abundance that comes from trusting in God's word. This moment not only demonstrated Jesus' divine authority but also marked Peter's transformation from a fisherman to a "fisher of men," highlighting the importance of spiritual surrender and mission. It reminds believers that great outcomes often follow acts of faith, even when logic or experience says otherwise.