I read a rather sad Letter to the Editor the other day. It was written in response to the Pope s New Year prayers for Peace in the Holy Land. The writer opined that prayers offered by the Bishop of Rome or any one else for that matter, were of no avail because there is no God to hear them. Having experienced again and again the power and effectiveness of prayer in my life and in the lives of others, I have come to understand that it is through prayer that our thoughts take wing and can become lights in the darkness. We need to remember . . .
Prayer is power .
Prayer has the power to change lives. But until Peter was willing to lay aside his fears and doubts as well as his nets, and begin to trust in Jesus both as his Lord and his dearest friend, his life would limited to his nets and tackle. Save is from negativism and pessimism, magnifying our troubles and forgetting our blessings. Save us from feeling alone when you are present with us always. And finally, may our thoughts lead us to become more like Simon Peter, accepting your call to follow in the path you wish to lead us.