In this passage of the Gospel of Mat 8: 23-27, we read the story of our daily experience of the crossing of the sea. there is so much storm in the boat, the Church, even the world yet

Jesus seems to be asleep. But He was asleep for a reason. In human history, God has always seemed to be absent or “asleep” when turmoil, persecution, and hardship have arisen. Many of us have the same feeling that we are abandoned. Like the disciples let us never despair but turn to the Lord in prayer. “Lord, save us!

We are perishing!” Although Jesus rebuked the disciples for their lack of faith and their fear, He also responds to their pleas and calms the storm. The Lord will not only calm the storms of your life, he will put an end to it.

Precious blood of Jesus, save us and the whole world.

Fr. G. R. BIDZOGO SAC