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Epiphany · Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany · Year C

Luke 5:1-11

The Miraculous Catch of Fish

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Raphael
The Miraculous Draught of Fishes, Raphael, 1515Victoria and Albert Museum, London · public domain

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"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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