JOHN 10: 27–30

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C

A.        TEXT

27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; 28 and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”

B.        EXPLANATION

Introduction

This Gospel passage forms part of a section where the Jews are in their fifth dispute with Jesus. “The Jews gathered round him and said to him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ [Messiah], tell us plainly’” (Jn. 10: 24). Their purpose in challenging him in this manner is to hear him say something which will lead to his arrest. He does not fall into their trap. He tells them that they do not believe because they are not his sheep. Today’s Gospel passage continues from this point.

JOHN 21: 01–19

John 21: 01-14 — Third Sunday of Easter, Year C
John 21: 01-14 — Votive Mass: Holy Eucharist
John 21: 15-17 — Sacrament of Ordination #12
John 21: 15-17 — Mass for Priests

A.        TEXT

Jesus Reveals himself

1 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tibe’ri–as; and he revealed himself in this way.

Apostles go Fishing

2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathan’a–el of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zeb’edee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing.

Jesus’ Fishing Instructions

4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish.

“It is the Lord”

7 That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. 8 But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.

Meal with Jesus

9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty–three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. 14 This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.