February 9, 2025.
“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinfulman, OLord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” (Luke 5, 8-11)
In the presence of the miracle, with the irruption of God in real life, there are always two attitudes: that of taking off running terrified, because one after meeting God feels intuitively that one’s lifestyle must change, and that to prostrate oneself at the feet of the Lord asking for help to be able to do what your conscience is telling you, you must do. The first, he who flees, at heart knows he is a sinner, but doesn’t want to be told so and doesn’t even want to tell it to himself. The second also knows it, but has decided to stay, with the strength of God, give the Lord what He has the right to find.
Frequently, however, after being converted, those who decide to stay with Christ fall into a routine. This routine consists in seeing how our sins are repeated. It makes it seem as though our conversion has been false or that our sins are so much a part of us that it is impossible to get rid of them. This experience of repeating the same sin leads many to become discouraged and as a result give up the fight and withdraw.
Perhaps we should be more humble in order to preserve. The humility of those who once they realized that they could not construct for God the cathedral he deserved decided to offer him at least a straw hut. They can’t give 100%, no matter how hard they try, but are determined to give hi mall they can, although it is only a little. Only the humble persist. Only those who accept failures overcome. Only those who continue confessing, although they don’t experience large changes, end up reaching sainthood.
Intention: Confess although you know you will sin again. Begin again the relationship with your fellow man, asking forgiveness or forgiving, while there is a possibility of a solution..