72. 03rd Sunday of Easter: May 04, 2025 - Restored to Lead: Peter and the Power of Grace

There is always a tussle between good and bad in our lives. It is a challenge of human weakness and divine grace. Our human nature is tossed by different pulls and powers. Ultimately, God is the referee. He knows the best in us. He delivers what is good for us. From a quick reactionary temperament of Peter, he turns out to be a leader of the rest of the group. The blessings of Jesus continue to empower him as a strong leader in the early church. However, the encounter of Peter with the Risen Jesus at the Sea of Tiberias defines the future of the Church.  Such encounters in our lives, too, turn out to be moments of emptiness to moments of grace. In fact, the Risen Christ calls us by name, feeds us, forgives us, and sends us forth.