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Epiphany Season · Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C

Luke 5:1-11

The Miraculous Catch of Fish

February 6, 2028

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Jacopo Bassano
The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Jacopo Bassano, 1545National Gallery of Art, Washington
Peter falls on his knees before Jesus in the boat while the others haul at the bursting nets and a man in pink leans out over the water.When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees.Jacopo BassanoA Venetian painter from the small town of Bassano, known for rich colour and country people drawn from life.National Gallery of Art, WashingtonThe National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the nation’s art museum, free to all.National Gallery of Art, Washington
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 5:1-11Lk 5:1-11
Second Reading1 Cor. 15:1-111 Cor 15:1-11 or1 Cor. 15:3-8, 111 Cor 15:3-8, 11
First ReadingIsa. 6:1-2a, 3-8Is 6:1-2a, 3-8
Responsorial PsalmPs. 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c)Ps 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c)

Overview & Insights

"Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." (Luke 5:10)

Jesus teaches from Simon's boat, then tells him to let down the nets in deep water. Despite a fruitless night, Simon obeys and hauls in so many fish the nets begin to break, and Jesus calls Simon, James, and John to leave everything and follow him.

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Commentary

Commentary on Luke 5:1-11Commentary on Lk 5:1-11 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary commentary on Peter calling Jesus Lord once the epiphany of the miraculous catch unfolds.

Luke 5:1-11 CommentaryLk 5:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary tracing how Jesus enlists Simon Peter step by step toward conversion.

Luke 5 CommentaryLk 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse exposition of the great catch and the call of the first disciples.

Luke 5:4 CommentariesLk 5:4 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregated classic commentary on Jesus' command to put out into the deep.

Luke 5 - Barnes' NotesLk 5 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight

Barnes' Notes verse by verse on the miraculous catch and Simon's confession of sin.

The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre

Dr. Brant Pitre's Catholic exegesis linking Peter's catch of fish to Isaiah's temple vision and the church's mission.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

Loyola Press background and reflection questions on Simon Peter trusting Jesus' command to let down the nets.

Luke 5Lk 5 Word on Fire · Bishop Barron

Bishop Barron's Catholic reflection on leaving everything behind to follow Jesus after the great catch.

Background & Word Study

Luke 5:4 InterlinearLk 5:4 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word with parsing for put out, deep, and let down.

Luke 1-9 OverviewLk 1-9 Overview BibleProject

Animated literary overview of Luke's first half, showing Jesus gathering disciples for his mission.

The Church Fathers

Luke 5 - Catena Bible & CommentariesLk 5 - Catena Bible & Commentaries Catena

Patristic comment chained verse by verse on the great catch and Peter's confession.

Worship & Prayers

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (RCL) The Lectionary Page

Collect and full appointed texts for this Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary.

Podcast

Bishop Barron: Graced Sinners on Mission Word on Fire

Bishop Barron preaches this Sunday’s Mass readings, including Luke 5:1-11.

Art & Music

Revised Common Lectionary Art Index Vanderbilt

Curated visual art, hymns, and music indexed to the appointed texts.

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