5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Epiphany 5), Year C

​And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
—Isaiah 6:5
 
Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.”
—Luke 5:5
 
What qualifies us to follow? In an age of authenticity, when our focus is so often centered on our personal integrity and uniqueness in the world, the question can become confusing. Sure. We are saved by grace through faith so that no one can boast. But boasting seems to be in these days. How are we to situate ourselves amidst such confusion?
 
The prophet Isaiah’s response to his vision seems to be utter astonishment that he could be used. And how do we think about our Simon (who will become a very sinkable Peter “the Rock”) in his journey following the one who emptied himself and chose a way of obedience, service, and sacrifice—but who also seems to have a pretty good handle of where those fish are in the deep? What is it in these interesting times to trust the One who knows and invites us into these kinds of depths?
 
Enter into worship.
 
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13) † Psalm 138 † 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 † Luke 5:1-11

About the Art: Moyers, Mike. Miracle Catch, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=57139 [retrieved February 3, 2025]. Original source: Mike Moyers, https://www.mikemoyersfineart.com/.
 
From the Artist (www.mikemoyersfineart.com): An impression depicting the miracle of catching fish viewed from the shoreline. It is an honor and a joy to share my work with you. For years, I have illustrated, designed and directed many book covers, ads, logos, commercials and campaigns. However, my deeper side is the life of a fine artist. I love to paint with the palette knife to keep my work loose, textured and bold. You will see that I paint all kinds of subjects. My deepest passion, however, is to use fine art to communicate matters of faith.

I firmly believe that art is a communion with the soul. Through my art, I strive to make known the beauty and wonder of life and faith. The pieces in this exhibit are inspired by things that have touched my life in a meaningful way. They range from plein air and impressionism to abstract and conceptual. My hope is to successfully communicate those inspirations so that you might be touched as well. 

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