Third Sunday of Easter – Year C

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32,40b-41

The apostles are brought before the Sanhedrin and ordered to stop speaking in Jesus' name.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13

A song of praise to God who rescues us.

Second Reading

Revelation 5:11-14

John describes his vision of the praises that will be sung to the Lamb by every creature on heaven and earth.

Gospel Reading

John 21:1-19

Jesus appears to the disciples for a third time after his Resurrection and shares a meal with them.

Background on the Gospel Reading

In Lectionary Cycle C, our Sunday Gospels are usually taken from the Gospel of Luke. The Gospels for the Easter Season, however, are taken from the Gospel of John. Today's Gospel is one of the post-Resurrection appearances reported by John. Recall that in John's Gospel, Jesus appears first to Mary of Magdala, second to all of the disciples except Thomas, and finally to Thomas and the disciples (which we heard last Sunday). After those appearances, John's Gospel seems to conclude with a reference to other signs that Jesus gave after his Resurrection, which have not been recorded.

Because it follows this apparent conclusion, most scholars believe today's Gospel passage (and all of John 21) to have been an addition to John's original text. Because there are significant differences between this report and the other appearances described in John's Gospel, it is quite likely that this story is from a different source. There are details in the story that recall Jesus' call to Simon Peter and the other fishermen as well as the miraculous catch of fish (found in the Gospel of Luke, with parallels in the other Synoptic Gospels). The end of the chapter, where Jesus asks Peter three times whether he loves him, most likely is meant to represent the reconciliation that occurred between the community represented by John's Gospel with the larger Christian community represented by Peter. This Gospel reading is a rich and textured story that speaks of Jesus' presence in the Eucharist and our commission to serve others as Jesus did.

Last week we heard that Jesus appeared to the gathered disciples in a locked room, probably in Jerusalem. In today's Gospel, the disciples are no longer in Jerusalem; they are in Galilee, returning to their work of fishing. Simon Peter is still presented in the role of leader: when he announces that he is going fishing, the other disciples follow. They spend the night fishing but are unsuccessful.

Jesus calls to them from the shore, but just as when Jesus first appeared to Mary of Magdala, the disciples do not recognize him immediately. Still, they follow the stranger's instructions and bring in a large haul of fish. It is at this point that one of the disciples (the “disciple whom Jesus loved”) realizes that Jesus is appearing to them. Upon hearing this news, Simon Peter leads the way again, jumping from the boat and swimming to shore. The other disciples follow in the boat, dragging the fish.

The disciples have brought to shore a tremendous catch of fish that Jesus has directed them to find. But once on the shore, they see that Jesus has already prepared fish and bread on a charcoal fire. Jesus directs the disciples to bring their catch of fish as well. Jesus is host at the meal that follows, feeding the disciples the bread and fish. In this detail we see allusions to the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes told in John 6.

There are also allusions in the Gospel to our gathering for the celebration of the Mass. In the Eucharist, we too are fed by Jesus in the bread and wine that have become his very Body and Blood. We also find in this story insight about the Presentation of the Gifts at Mass. The gifts we bring to the altar, bread and wine, are made from gifts that God gave first to us: grain and grapes, the fruit of the earth. God has no need of anything further. Yet God accepts the offering we bring—bread and wine, “the work of human hands”—and transforms our offering into the gift of his very presence.

After the meal, Jesus directs himself to Simon Peter. The community of John's Gospel probably looked down on Peter because of his denial of Jesus. This dialogue with Simon Peter is a reversal of Peter's three denials. Peter is forgiven. Having been restored to friendship with Jesus, Simon Peter is sent on a mission. “Feed my lambs . . . Tend my sheep . . . Feed my sheep.” These commands indicate that Peter is to be as Jesus, even unto sacrificing for the flock. As Jesus has fed Peter in this meal and as Jesus feeds us in the Eucharist, so he also sends us to follow him, asking that we offer our lives in service and sacrifice.

Peter, Do You Really Love Me?

This children's song was written by Carey Landry back in the 1970s. It is based on the words of Jesus and Peter in this Sunday’s gospel when the risen Lord appeared to his disciples.

Family Mass



Our Family Mass this month will be at 9:00 am on May 11, which coincidentally is Mother’s Day. Join in our celebration of the Eucharist. We have a special surprise for mothers. Come and bring the whole family.

Monthly Sunday Sale for

Ye Olde Garage

Due to Mother's Day on May 11, the Ye Olde Garage will postpone the monthly Sunday Sale to Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come and see all the red, white, and blue items we have for Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July.

We are located in the corner of the northeast parking lot. Just follow the Garage Sale Signs. We look forward to seeing you.

Evento de un Million de Comidas : 6/14/2025 @ Cathedral High School

Los diáconos de la diócesis invitan a comunidades parroquiales a participar en este evento el fin de semana del 14 de Junio en el Cathedral Catholic High School. El año pasado fue un gran éxito que reunió más de 3000 feligreses a empacar comidas para niños hambrientos en Baja California servido por la Casa de los Pobres y a los pobres en África.  Este año la meta es de empacar un millón de comidas en un sólo día y recaudar $300,000. Equipos parroquiales, ministerios, familias e individuos pueden tener impacto en la vida de un joven y gozarlo en el proceso. Mas información y la forma de inscripción están en sdcatholic.org/millionmeals. Todos están invitados. También puede llamar a la Oficina Parroquial y hable con uno de los diáconos.

Un Saludo de

parte del Diacono Miguel,

“Estaba amaneciendo, cuando Jesús se apareció en la orilla, pero los discípulos no lo reconocieron. Jesús les dijo, “Muchachos, ¿han pescado algo?” Ellos contestaron, “No.” Entonces él les dijo, “Echen la red a la derecha de la barca y encontrarán peces”. Así lo hicieron, y luego ya no podían jalar la red por tantos pescados”. (Evangelio San Juan 21: 1-19). Siempre me acuerdo de un amigo que me dijo, “Todo lo que quieras hacer te va a salir bien, pero con Jesús, todo te sale mejor”. Para mí, esas palabras siempre me han dicho que tengo que invitar a Jesús a caminar conmigo en todas mis actividades, con mi familia o en mi trabajo, o en el mercado o caminando en el parque. Llevar a Jesús conmigo siempre. Y gracias a Dios eso me ha ayudado siempre, porque me doy cuenta de que yo tengo que poner lo mejor que tengo y Dios hace el resto, y el fruto que dará depende de Dios. En la primera parte del Evangelio de San Juan en este 3er Domingo de Pascua, leemos que los discípulos, pescadores profesionales, habían salido a pescar y en toda la noche nada habían pescado. Pero, Jesús se les aparece y les señala a donde tiene que ir a pescar, los discípulos obedecen las instrucciones de Jesús, y tiene un gran éxito en su pescada. No vivimos solos. Dios nos da una cantidad de personas y cosas para que las usemos con dignidad y construir su Reino en todo lo que hacemos. Esforcémonos, para abrir el oído de nuestro corazón para escuchar la voz de Dios que nos señala donde necesitamos estar para compartir la buena nueva del Señor con todos, con nuestros hechos y usando palabras sólo cuando sea necesario. Feliz Domingo.   

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