NINTH STATION OF VIA LUCIS: The Risen Lord Eats with the Disciples on the Shore of Tiberias

We adore You, O Christ

and we praise You! 

Because by the Wood of the Cross and

the Light of the Resurrection, 

You have redeemed the world!

Reading:  "Jesus said to them, 'Bring some of the fish you just caught.'  So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish.  Even though there were so many, the net was not torn.  Jesus said to them, 'Come, have breakfast.'  And none of His disciples dared to ask Him, 'Who are You?' because they realized it was the Lord" (John 21: 10-12).

Reflection:  After the crucifixion, the apostles returned to their former way of life. Out on the familiar Sea of Galilee, these expert fishers find themselves ineffective and baffled because not even a single fish was caught.  From the shore, the Risen Lord guides them and directs their nets until they are filled to overflowing.  As He prepares breakfast for them, He nourishes their hearts and promises them that they can also be fed by making disciples in His name. He calls them to an entirely new way of fishing—fishing for people.

Silence

Prayer:  Father in heaven, author of all truth, a people once in darkness has listened to Your Word and followed Your Son as He rose from the tomb. Hear the prayer of this newborn people and strengthen Your Church to answer Your call.  May we rise and come forth into the light of day to stand in Your presence until eternity dawns.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

All:  Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
On Sunday morn at break of day
The sad disciples went their way
To see the tomb where Jesus lay.  Alleluia.

NEXT:  TENTH STATION OF VIA LUCIS: The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep