It was the place of origin. It was the place where Jesus first called the disciples to come follow him. It was there the disciples were invited into that intimate living communion with Jesus.
It was the place where the disciples were told to meet up with him, "Go and tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." (Mark 16:7)
Thus, the disciples were seeking to meet up with the risen Lord. The Lord chose to meet up with the disciples at very place he first called them forth. The place origin becomes the place of encounter once again.
Peter was perhaps a bit impatient waiting on the Lord so he decided to go fishing. He decided to be productive with his time. He decided to do what he always did. He decided to make a living. He went backwards.
From the beginning, they were called off the sea. They were called and they left the nets and the boats behind. (Matthew 4:18) They went from making a living to making a life. Here they found themselves back where they started. They went from being fishers of men to just fishermen. They had forgotten their call and they were in need of a reminder.
And then it happens!
What an encounter!
They recognized the Lord, and Peter jumps into the lake, careless and determined, bold and daring. He swims a 100 yards just to make it to the Lord.
Peter never loses this enthusiasm and zeal for the Lord. Even in today's first reading he is still burning for Jesus.
"Come, have breakfast."
The Lord once again invites them into a living communion with him.
Some things never change. Jesus remains humble as he cooks for all. Jesus remains true to himself even in the glory of the resurrection, humbled enough to serve them and eat with them, to offer living communion.
Thus, begins the journey for the disciples. Taken back to the place of origin they rediscover the power of Christ and thus are nourished and sent forth. Once again they leave the nets and the boats and become fishers of men.
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