Jesus approaches with calm, offering an unshakable peace,

a steady presence, and a quiet refuge to anchor the soul.

Finding Calm in the StormA Personal Promise:

Jesus speaks into troubled situations

before changing them, offering reassurance instead of panic.

   

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊     

Jeremiah 28:1-17

(...)"This is what

The Lord the God of Hosts and the God of Israel says: I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.

Within two years | will bring back to this place all the objects that King Nebuchadnezzar

of Babylon took away from the Lord's house and carried to Babylon.

I will likewise bring back Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah,

and all who were taken from Judah and deported to Babylon.

For I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon – word of the Lord"

 

Then Jeremiah replied to Hananiah in the presence of the priests and all the people, "

So be it! May the Lord fulfill the words you have spoken and bring back from Babylon

to this place the objects taken from the house of the Lord and all the exiles.

Yet hear now what | say in your hearing and the hearing of all the people.

The prophets who came before you and me continually prophesied war,

disaster, and plague to many nations and great kingdoms.

 

So the prophet who prophesies peace will not be recognized as truly sent

by the Lord until his predictions are fulfilled"

Then Hananiah took the yoke from the neck of Jeremiah and broke it.

Hananiah proclaimed in the presence of all the people, "The Lord says this:

In the same manner, within two years, will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar

from the neck of all the nations." Then Jeremiah the prophet went on his way. (...)

 

Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102

Lord, teach me your statutes.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Matthew 14:22-36

Immediately, Jesus obliged his disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side,

while he sent the crowd away. And having sent the people away, he went up the mountain by himself,

to pray. At nightfall, he was there alone. Meanwhile, the boat was very far from land,

dangerously rocked by the waves, for the wind was against it.

At daybreak, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. When they saw him walking on the sea,

they were terrified, thinking that it was a ghost. And they cried out in fear. But at once,

Jesus said to them, "Courage! Don't be afraid. It's me!" Peter answered, "

Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water."

 

Jesus said to him, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water to go to Jesus.

But seeing the strong wind, he was afraid, and began to sink; and he cried out,

"Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and took hold of him, saying,

Man of little faith, why did you doubt?" As they got into the boat, the wind dropped.

Then those in the boat bowed down before Jesus, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God!"

They came ashore at Gennesaret. The local people recognized Jesus

and spread the news throughout the region. So they brought o him all the sick people,

begging him to let them touch just the hem of his cloak. All who touched it became perfectly well.

 

Gospel Reflection ：

He is sovereign over all.

The gospel reveals a profound revelation of Jesus' divine power and authority.

Fear grips the disciples' hearts as they are caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Jesus approaches,

walking on the water and defying nature itself. His presence proclaims a powerful truth:

no force, storm, or adversity is beyond His control.

 

This passage invites us to reflect on the storms of our lives – those moments of doubt,

fear, and struggle. Like the disciples, we may feel overwhelmed, lost,

or incapable of facing life's challenges. Yet Jesus assures us, through His actions,

that He is sovereign over all. He walks through the storm,

approaching us with steadfast love and reassurance.

 

In our moments of weakness, let us remember this image of Jesus:

calm, unwavering, and victorious over the waves. With faith in His divine authority,

we too can rise above life's storms, secure in the knowledge that

He is always near, ready to extend His hand of peace and strength.