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Patristic A.D. 604 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of John, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on John 21:1-11

Gregory the Great, on John 21:1

Gregory the Great · c. A.D. 540–604

John 21:1 · Douay-Rheims

“After this, Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he shewed himself after this manner.”

On this verse:

“(Hom.) It may be asked, why Peter, who was a fisherman before his conversion, returned to fishing, when it is said, No man putting his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62.).”

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