The mosaic shown here depicts the calling of Peter and Andrew and is from a church in Ravenna, Italy called Sant`Appolinare Nuovo. It dates from between 500-520. When you look at this depiction of Jesus and his followers, what comes to you? The two fishermen were at work and heard in the voice of Jesus a summons to a new life. Each Christian is called to the same new life and it is never too late to begin this new life. Today is the day to drop the nets...
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