HOMILY FOR 13TH TUESDAY OF ORDINARY TIME — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: FEAR NOT, JESUS IS WITH US
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Whenever we encounter trouble, the Lord is there with the same reassuring message: “It is I, do not be afraid”.
What is stronger than fear, even the fear of death? Scripture gives an answer: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). The Wisdom of Solomon tells us that “love is stronger than death” (Song of Songs 8:6). Jesus’ sleeping presence on the storm-tossed sea reveals the sleeping faith of his disciples. They feared for their lives even though their Lord and Master was with them in the boat. They were asleep to Christ while he was present to them in their hour of need.
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In fulfilling his promise as we have been told “I’m with you till the end of time”(Matthew 28:20). The Lord is ever present to us. And in our time of testing he asks the same question: Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? Do we recognize the Lord’s presence with us, especially when we meet the storms of adversity, sorrow, or temptation?
PRAYER: Lord, may we always recognize your abiding presence with us. And in times of trouble or fear may we find courage and strength to respond as you would. Help us to rely upon you in all circumstances and to trust in your help both in adversity and in temptation. Amen
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