Gospel: September 3, 2026
September 3, 2026 (Thursday)
22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Psalter: Week 2 (White)
St. Gregory the Great, pope & doctor
Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
To the Lord belongs the earth and all that fills it.
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
One day, as Jesus stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, with a crowd gathered around him listening to the word of God, he caught sight of two boats, left at the water’s edge by fishermen, now washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to pull out a little from the shore. There he sat, and continued to teach the crowd.
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will lower the nets.” This they did, and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. They signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came, and they filled both boats almost to the point of sinking.
Upon seeing this, Simon Peter fell at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Leave me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” For he and his companions were amazed at the catch they had made, and so were Simon’s partners, James and John, Zebedee’s sons.
Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. You will catch people from now on.” So they brought their boats to land and followed him, leaving everything.
Reflection:
Nothing is impossible with faith.
The disciples fished all night but caught nothing. Simon hesitated when Jesus told him to cast his net a short distance from the shore, but he did so, and they caught many fish.
Nothing is impossible with faith. Jesus commanded Simon: “From now on, you will catch men.” Only faith in Jesus will bring success in our mission and proclamation of the Good News. While individual effort and talent play a significant role in achieving success, it is important to acknowledge God’s role and influence in making it happen. With the help of Jesus, success is not impossible. Let us continue to ask Jesus for guidance and protection as we strive to follow Him and share his life-giving word with our brothers and sisters.
