2 Samuel 12:1-7,10-17
Psalm 50(51):12-17
Mark 4:35-41
In the Gospel, Christ calms the sea and asks the Apostles, “Why are you terrified?” and “Do you not yet have faith?” By this point, they’ve witnessed miracles and heard parables about the Kingdom of God.
These questions stem from their disappointment and confusion, perhaps because they weren’t paying attention or didn’t understand. As ordinary fishermen, tax collectors, and farmers, they were distracted or lacked understanding, only grasping the message after Pentecost.
Today’s Gospel ends with them still trying to figure it out, awe-struck by Jesus’ power. The spiritual life is a journey of reflecting on how God helps us. What questions is Christ asking you? What do you want to ask Him? Have you figured it out?
Fr Joseph Osho
