Matthew 22:36-40 gives us the Greatest Commandment... to love God and to love others. These two very different relationships that are interdependent. How do we love God if we do not love others? How do we love others if we do not know God's love?
The men of Our Lady of Good Counsel's Young Adult Ministry is living up to God's call...
[Jesus] said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."
-Matthew 4:19 and Mark 1:17
This scripture tells of the beginning of Jesus gathering his disciples. In the last month, the men have really have been fishing! And through this one social activity, they are able to reach out to each other in a community that is God-centered.
After the Resurrection in the Gospel of John, Jesus gives directions on how to be fishers of men (John 21:1-19). Simon Peter goes fishing and the other disciples came along (John 21:3). Having caught nothing, they returned to shore where Jesus (in disguise) appears to them (John 21:4). They set back to the water, caught fish, shared a meal and Jesus broke the bread. Brace yourself for the directions...
"Love me more than these... feed my lambs... tend my sheep... love me... feed my sheep... follow me."
-John 21:15-19
We are circling between loving God and loving others! Going fishing has definitely helped each of their skills in reeling in not only fish, but other men and women, too. Let us learn the ways of Jesus and follow God's commands :)
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