Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s readings speak to the uncertainty that comes with the storms in our lives. When we experience a chaotic or emotional time in our lives, it can be difficult to find God or see what He is doing in the midst of it all. It’s too easy to get lost in the fear of the unknown or to come to expect the worst of our own circumstances.

When we look to the disciples in today’s Gospel, they also cry out to Jesus in the middle of a violent storm at sea and demand of Him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” They allow fear to triumph over their faith in Him—these people who have seen Jesus perform miracles up close, who have gotten to know Him as their closest friend, who have every reason to trust Him. So, He calms the storm and asks them “Do you not yet have faith?”

Jesus wants to calm the storms in our hearts. Maybe it’s time to cry out to Him in faith to give you peace in your daily life. Take the time to find Him in prayer and let Him give you His peace.

What are the “storms” in your life? Take time to identify the things in your life that are taking away your peace.

What is an area of your life where you need an increase in faith?

Pray the Litany of Trust sometime this week and offer God your worries and fears.