Homily (Reflection) for Saturday of the Second Week of Easter (17th April, 2021) on the Gospel
Acts 6:1-7;
Ps 32:1-2.4-5.18-19. (R. v. 22);
Jn 6:16-21.
Topic: Do everything with Jesus.
In today’s gospel, Jesus’ disciples left Him on the mountain and started crossing the sea to Capernaum. It was dark and the wind made the sea rough for them. They were terrified when they saw Jesus coming towards them walking on the sea after they had rowed about three or four miles. He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”
It is very easy to conclude that the sea became rough for
Jesus’ disciples as a result of the wind. It is necessary to look beyond this.
The gospel also tells us that it was dark. We remember the
words of Jesus, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk
in darkness, but will have the light of life” (Jn 8:12). Again, everything obeys Jesus not excluding the wind and the
sea, cf. Mk 4:41; Matt 8:27; Lk 8:25.
It is evident that their primarily problem was their leaving Jesus on the
mountain while crossing the sea. Hence, the wind and the sea could not obey
them. We must also remember His words, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He
who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from
me you can do nothing” (Jn 15:5).
How often do we remember to involve Jesus as we embark on
everything? Sometimes, some only remember Him when things are really bad.
Whoever wants his/her journey to be truly assured must involve Jesus from its
very beginning to its very end. He is ever ready to help us.
Bible Reading: Jn 15:1-17.
Thought for today: Do everything with Jesus.
Let us pray: Lord, help us always to know how
vulnerable we are without you – Amen.
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