Don't you find this passage filled to overflowing with delightful descriptions? Only in the Gospel of Saint John do we discover such an appealing and even worshipful relationship between Simon Peter and his Savior and Lord. A feast is set before us and its attraction will last a lifetime for all those who profess the Christ.

As usual, the Master relates his will and ways through common and ordinary means. Who didn't know what a fish was? Yes, and who didn't know a sheep when he/she saw one? Additionally, the Psalm 23 was deeply engrained in those who called themselves religious Jews.

To have caught the scene(s) on videotape might be something all of us wished could have happened. Obviously, that didn't happen, at least, as we understand those things. Perhaps in heaven it will be played b…