On Fishing, and Fishermen

Stephen White of Catholic University writes for The Pillar on the choosing of a new pope.

“In the coming days, a new Peter will be chosen. Like the first Peter, a great charge will be laid upon him–confirm the brethren, feed the sheep. He will be led out onto the balcony of the Vatican Basilica and presented to the world. From that moment, his way will not be his own; his path may well lead where he does not want to go. He, with the other disciples at his side, will let down their nets for a catch. His own wisdom, his own cleverness, his own efforts will not suffice.”

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