In light of today’s Gospel reading from Luke, we have no choice but to examine ourselves and our priorities.

In today's Gospel reading from Luke, we encounter Simon Peter's profound reaction to the miraculous catch of fish. After a night of fruitless labour, Simon Peter follows Jesus's instruction to cast the net once more, resulting in an overwhelming catch. Witnessing this miracle, Simon Peter falls at Jesus's knees and exclaims, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" (Luke 5:8).

Forty days after Christmas, we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord. To fulfil the requirements of her Jewish faith, Mary must visit the temple to be purified after giving birth, and to present her child. There at the temple in Jerusalem, two people recognise baby Jesus as Christ: Simeon and Anna.