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Then Jesus grabs him and sets him back in the boat. Note that Jesus doesn’t place Peter back on the water, but back in the boat. I imagine that Peter picked up his oar and started paddling again so ...

In all things, pray. Pray for the miracle you need, for God to help you. But also pray to stay close to Him as you receive ...

When Peter realizes it is Jesus who has called out to them, he hikes up his garments, jumps into the sea and runs to shore. His love for Jesus is so great, he simply cannot wait a minute longer to ...

"What I hope for now is that we allow the Lord Jesus to step upon the shores of our hearts, that we entrust ourselves to him.

The only way Peter or you or I are going to attain the kingdom of God and perfect love is by following Jesus. “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way and the truth * and the life. No one comes to ...

The disciples. Nobody knows for sure just how long Jesus' ministry, teaching and travelling throughout the Holy Land, lasted. Some say three years, others as little as one. That Christianity grew ...

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious. Find today’s readings here.. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus.