5th January, 2011

All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.


The disciples are terrified by the strong wind that has hit their boat. But the Lord comes walking towards them and his presence brings peace, and calms the wind. He tells them: "Take courage, it is I, do not afraid!"

There are storms in our lives too - storms of sorrow, doubt, tension, uncertainty, anxiety, worries, anger, despair and temptations. Storms reveal our inability to handle ourselves and so we have to place our trust in the one who has power over every situation in life. The presence of Jesus gives us peace even in high tides of our life. This, however, demands a child-like faith in God and in his providence.

"What is more elevating and transporting than the generosity of heart which risks everything on God's word?" - Cardinal Newman