Peter walks on the water

MATTHEW 14:22-36  (Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 3 August July 2010 Mt 14:22-36 Fr. Santosh offered the early community Mass this morning. The Readings from Jeremiah and Matthew were the basis of the Introduction. “Take heart, it is I, have no fear.” (v 27).  (Mt. 14:29). The Book of Jeremiah Chapter 30 is called the Book of Consolation. Jeremiah spoke the work of Condemnation in previous Chapters. Now he speaks God’s word of healing forgiveness, hope and promise. He says “your hurt and pain are incurable. Your wound is grievous because of your sinfulness”. Now God will raise up a Saviour who will bring salvation. God will fulfil this in Jesus. In the Gospel the frantic and the terrified disciples in the storm-tossed boat failed to recognise Jesus. Peter experienced the force of the wind was greater than the power off Jesus. We also feel at some point the force of the wind is greater in our lives than the power of the risen Lord. We are subject to discouragements and depression due t our personal problem, future insecurities, anxieties, fictitious fear of our own making. At that moment we tend to forget the presence of Jesus and the power of His Resurrection is with us. At that very moment mat we hear Jesus’ inspiring words, “Take heart, it is I have no fear.” During the Eucharist, Jesus wants us to turn to Him in faith so that He may strengthen us. Gospel Harmony (e-Sword) 74. The peril of the Twelve in the storm at sea and Christ's coming to them on the water in the darkness. Peter walks on the water Mat 14:24-33 Mar 6:47-52 Joh 6:16-21