"Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion." (Mark 4:36-38)
Reflection: If the turbulent sea represents the chaos of everyday life, then the sleepy boat represents the trusty sanctuary of the Church. It often seems that, while we disciples fret and worry about the dangerous climate in the church today, God seems to be unaware and powerless against the storm. The truth is, God knows the storm is passing.
Fidelity to one’s religious tradition means that we trust in the constant care of Jesus Christ, not in the changing motions of the world. Jesus asks, “Why are you terrified?” After prayerfully checking in with God, we do find the wind has ceased and there is great calm.
Now where’s that cushion?
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