Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and Luke 5:1-11. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 138 (Psalm 138:1-5, 7-8).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 138 In the sight of the angels I will sing Your praises Lord

The Gospel reading is as follows:

While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.

After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch."

Simon said in reply, "Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets."

When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come to help them. They came and filled both boats
so that the boats were in danger of sinking.

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon.

Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men."

When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (February 10, 2019)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (February 10, 2019)

Community in Mission: But at Your Command I Will Lower the Nets - A Homily for the 5th Sunday of the Year (9 FEB 19)

The Sacred Page: Awe and Apostolate: 5th Sunday in OT (5 FEB 19)

The Sacred Page: The Call of Simon Peter (The Mass Readings Explained) (4 FEB 19)

St. Paul Center: Into the Deep: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Word on Fire: Invasion of Grace, Confession of Sin, Acceptance of Mission (Cycle C * Ordinary Time * Week 5)

Spirituality of the Readings: Am I Worthy? (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

In Exile: Liturgical Tips from the Pew (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Let the Scriptures Speak: Getting Sent? (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

The Word Engaged: Open to Transcendence (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Historical Cultural Context: The "Call" of Disciples (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Augustine of Hippo (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time C)