REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 5TH APRIL 2024
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 5TH APRIL 2024 Act 4:1-12; Ps.118; John 21:1-14 Becoming a mature Christian A mature person does things out of conviction. When we are convinced of the power of the resurrection, we will practice the Christian faith more maturely. One who is convinced is not afraid but bold. This boldness is not pretentious but able to stand the test of time. In the life of Peter, we find this graduation from immature faith to mature faith. When Jesus told Peter that he would deny him three times, Peter boldly refuted Jesus and pledged that he would give up his life for Jesus. He seemed to maintain this boldness as he drew out his sword and cut off the ear of one the servants who had come to arrest Jesus. But when he saw that Jesus was being condemned to death, he three times denied that he ever knew Jesus or belonged to his company. The sight of the authorities and fear of being condemned like Jesus, crippled Peter’s boldness. Jesus’ resurrectio...