ST. ANDREW

ST. ANDREW  
By Mary Olivia Patiño 
 
In the Sea of Galilee 
In the Jordan Rift 
Andrew fished tirelessly 
Alongside his brother Simon 
 
Muscles stretched beyond limits 
They grip heavy nets 
Strain against the wind 
Cast far out to fish 
Gazing at blue serene waters 
Struggling against the waves 
Day and night, some catch was vast 
Some fish escaped, swam away 
 
Families depended on fishermen to live 
Sell ‘musht’, sardines, other fish  
At market for all to eat 
Healthy omega feed 
 
One day, while waiting for their catch 
Andrew and Simon met their match 
Jesus walked by the sea 
Called: “Come with me.” 
His words too strong to ignore 
Andrew threw down his net 
Ran to tell others about this man of Nazareth 
Followed Jesus to the last breath 
 
Andrew and Simon, now called Peter(Cephas)
Stayed faithful to the end 
Cast out God’s Word 
Caught many souls 
Throughout the earth 
Souls, too, have to be fed, you know 
Both brothers crucified 
Andrew died in Greece 

Today, we celebrate his Feast