After they got into the boat, the wind died down.

Matthew 14:32

Matthew 14:22-33

Reflection

Today’s Gospel is one we heard earlier this week. While on the sea during a storm, the disciples encounter Jesus walking on the water towards them. Peter walks on the water towards Jesus as well, but begins to sink, and so Jesus must save him. Once Jesus is with them in the boat, the storm dies down.

Jesus is always there for us in the storminess of our lives. Through any conflict, trial, or difficulty, he stands by our side, beckoning us to come to him for support and grace. When we reach for him and give him true faith, courage, and trust, he fully steps into our difficult situation and guides us through. Suddenly, we realize he climbed into our boat with us and the wind died down, for anything is possible to suffer through with Christ by our side.

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Saint of the Day

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross: 1891 – 1942

“The world doesn’t need what women have, it needs what women are.” St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)