‘Then it is the Master who has done these wonderful things,’ answered St. Peter. ‘Praise Him!’
Now the meat was cooked and ready, and they all sat down to table; but Jesus Christ took a bowl and placed it in the midst of the table and said, ‘Let all the bones be put into this bowl;’ and when they had finished he took the bones and threw them out of the window, and said, ‘Behold, I give you an hundred for one.’ After that they all laid them down and slept.
In the morning when they opened the door to go, behold there were an hundred sheep grazing before the door.
‘These sheep are yours,’ said Jesus Christ; ‘moreover, as long as you live, neither the bread in the oven nor the wine in the cellar shall fail;’ and He passed out and the disciples after Him.
But St. Peter remained behind, and said to the man who had entertained them, ‘The Master has rewarded you generously, but He has one greater gift yet which He will give you if you ask Him.’
‘What is it? tell me what is it?’ said the beggar.
‘The salvation of your soul,’ answered St. Peter.
‘Signore! Signore! add to all Thou hast given this further, the salvation of my soul,’ cried the man.
‘Let it be granted thee,’[8] answered the Lord, and passed on His way.