Sunday/Simon

What explains simultaneous sign language in a world of closed captioning?

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Do our pets eat better than our ancestors 400 years ago?

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Stagecoach was the major means of travel in the early Republic. Since the coaches averaged about two to three miles per hour, the trip from New York to Philadelphia could take at least three days. They were usually mule-drawn, not horse-drawn
A well known mule breeder was George Washington.

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Sunday/Simon

In today's gospel, Christ preaches from a boat off the shore, then says to Simon the gospel's famous quote: "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch." Commentators love the symbolism of it but, after the catch, Simon says something puzzling. He says, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man."

Why would he say that?

Certainly, as the analysts say, Simon Peter, as a fisherman, may have been rightfully impressed. But enough to make a public confession to a stranger?

And he also took Christ's fishing suggestion against his own experience, then gave up his profession to be a disciple.

Whatever happened, Simon Peter was more than impressed.