Do You Love Me?

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I read today's Gospel through tears of joy. I was profoundly touched by the conversation between Jesus and Peter. I was moved to tears by the gentleness and compassion Jesus shows to Peter, and to us if we but ask.  The gregarious, outspoken disciple is finally humbled by the Lord and recognizes, maybe for the first time, that Jesus truly loves him, trusts him, forgives, and forgets all of Peter's failings and weaknesses. This passage is moving but we would do well to first read the entire 21st Chapter of John, a mere 25 verses to really understand how the relationship between these two men has moved to an entirely different level. John brings his Gospel to a close by taking us back to the very beginning of the relationship. Back then, Peter was out fishing all night, catching nothing, before his first encounter with the Lord. Here too, Peter, who is at this point confused, wrestling with emotions of hope and guilt, joy and sorrow, is out fishing all night catching nothing. Ag
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First Day of School

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Today was the first day of school for #1 (right) and #2 (left). 1 started First Grade which was a big switch from Kindergarten as far as the amount of work. 2 started Kindergarten and he is really excited although I feel that most of it will be too simple for him since he practically sat through all the same stuff last year with 1. Here they are working on an art project making an icon of the Transfiguration. I love Catholic home school. This is my first year helping with the teaching. #3 (center) is only 3 years-old so all of this is just play for him.


After all their hard work we let them play a few games. It was too hot (heat index of 104) to go outside so we are staying in most of the time. #4 (right) is just loving life and being with his brothers.

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