TODAY'S GOSPEL READING John 21:1-14
Today's gospel might sound like a repetition, albeit elaborated, of yesterday's gospel story composed by St. Luke. This makes one wonder what is going on with the evangelists. Well, John's story today is elaborated with other details because these seems to be some distance between John's writing and that of the Synoptic gospel writers (Matthew, Mark and Luke). John most likely wrote his gospel almost a quarter of a century later ... it is estimated that John wrote his recollections around the year 90 AD. In that period of time John had gone on his way as a missionary. In that time he had established a church, like what we might call a larger archdiocese, still united with Rome but with its own liturgy.
What we might gather from this gospel is a reflection on all of the readings that have occurred during this first week of the Easter Season. When you sift all that has been said, I believe, you come to this: Jesus Christ so often comes in ways that are not immediately recognized. Ours is journey of discovery. But, if the effort is given, you will make the discovery. And that discovery: Jesus Christ is born, Jesus Christ is there for you.
