Peter

Simon Peter had worked all night on the Sea of Galilee without catching a single fish. Jesus told him: “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.”

The Full Nets

Although it seemed illogical, Peter obeyed: “nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” They caught so many fish that their nets began to break. Peter fell at Jesus’ feet, and Jesus said to him: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

In the middle of a night storm on the lake, the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water. Peter said: “Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”

The Saving Hand

Jesus said: “Come.” Peter climbed out of the boat and walked on the water. But when he looked at the big waves, he became afraid and cried out: “Lord, save me.” Jesus reached out His hand at once and caught him.

At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked the disciples: “But whom say ye that I am?”

The Revelation from Heaven

Peter answered at once: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus blessed him, telling him that this revelation had been given to him by the Father in heaven.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There Jesus was transfigured before them: His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light.

Tents on the Mountain

Moses and Elijah appeared, talking with Him. Peter, full of wonder, said: “Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles.” A bright cloud covered them, and the Father’s voice said: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”

After the Resurrection, Jesus waited for the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias with fish cooked on the coals and bread.

The Question of Love

After the meal, Jesus asked Peter: “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?” Peter answered: “Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.” Jesus said to him: “Feed my lambs.” Jesus forgave every failure and trusted His flock to him again.

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down on the disciples like tongues of fire. Peter stood up boldly in the middle of the crowd in Jerusalem.

More Than 3,000 Souls

He preached with great wisdom about the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. People were moved in their hearts and asked: “what shall we do?” Peter told them: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.” That day about 3,000 people were baptized.