Christian Classics

St. Ignatius of Loyola · 84 of 95

OF THE EIGHTH APPARITION

John, last Chapter [1-24].

First Point. First: Jesus appears to seven of His Disciples who were fishing, and had taken nothing all night; and spreading the net by His command, “They were not able to draw it out for the multitude of the fishes.”

Second Point. Second: By this miracle St. John knew Him and said to St. Peter: “‘It is the Lord!’” He cast himself into the sea and came to Christ.

Third Point. Third: He gave them to eat part of a fish roasted, and a comb of honey, and recommended the sheep to St. Peter, having first examined him three times on , and says to him: “‘Feed My sheep! ‘“

OF THE NINTH APPARITION

Matthew, last Chapter [16-end].

First Point. First: The Disciples, by command of the Lord, go to Mt. Thabor.

Second Point. Second: Christ appears to them and says: “‘All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth.’”

Third Point. Third: He sent them through all the world to preach, saying: “‘Go and teach ye all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the .’”