2022 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Where have I placed parameters around Christ?

In this transformative homily, Father Jegar Fickel challenges us to examine the limits we place on Christ's presence and action in our lives. Drawing on the Gospel story of Jesus entering Peter's boat and directing him to cast the nets into the deep, Father Jegar vividly illustrates how we often treat our relationship with Christ by setting boundaries and conditions, much like keeping parts of our house off-limits to guests. He invites us to consider how, like Peter, we might be reluctant to let Christ fully into our 'boats'—our personal lives, fears, dreams, and the hidden corners of our hearts.

Father Jegar encourages us to trust Christ's command to venture into the deep, beyond our comfort zones, where true faith and reliance on God are tested. This homily calls us to break fre ...