12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B: He Calms Our Storms

MISERICORDIA FOR LIFE (A Ministry of the Word of God)

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

He Pents Up Our Storms       

by Fr Anthony Uche

Music: Amazing Grace Licensed: Envato Elements Pty Ltd

St Margaret of Scotland RC Carshalton Beeches.

 

AI's Summary

Glory, glory, glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Welcome, my brothers, my sisters, to what is the message of the Lord. We are reflecting on the readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

The first reading will be taken from the book of Jude chapter 38 verse 1 verses 8 to 11. Our psalm for this Sunday is Psalm 107. The second reading will be taken from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians chapter 5 verses 14 to 17. The Gospel reading will be taken from St. Mark's Gospel chapter 4 verses 35 to 41.

The theme of our reflection this Sunday is, "He Calms Our Storms."

Who among us has successfully, without a scratch, navigated the mighty waters of life, space, and time, roiled by our own vices, frailties, and transgressions against the Lord? Who then can boast that they have the power to rescue us from the stormy waters of regret, adversity, pain, and the myriad worries of life? Is it the great philosophers, the celebrities, the positivists, or the mind readers?

The tempestuous nature of life's storms, whether financial, relational, or spiritual, has made it difficult, if not impossible, for human figures and powers to rescue us from our distress because we are all surrounded by death's pangs. We are all victims of the underworld. In other words, my brothers, my sisters, we are all sufferers of the fear of the floods of the ungodly and the snares of death. Hence, human figures, successes, and powers cannot lead or grant us the haven of calm and peace we desire in life.

There are many things in life we cannot control. Thus, that haven or calm can only be granted by Him whose love overwhelms us. And because we live for the Sovereign Lord with power over the winds and seas, our safety, success, and wellness belong to Him. The book of Proverbs chapter 21 verse 31 reminds us, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory and deliverance rests with the Lord."

However, my brothers, my sisters, the reality of today's human condition makes us wonder whether the Lord is interested in rebuking our winds of pain and calming our worries. Nonetheless, anyone truly in Christ knows that the Lord is also on board our flight to success and happiness. Although our Lord sits in our hearts and consciences as a quiet observer, He knows when we cry. He is aware of our doubts. He knows we are approaching our breaking point.

Hence, we must not panic or lose control of life. Rather, let us cry out to the Lord, especially when life makes praying impossible. Let us also learn to relax and stay positive before the Lord in adoration, because the Lord is always at work amid our storms. His time is glorious and His time is beautiful. In His time, the Lord will turn things around. Let us remain hopeful amid the storms of life. May the Lord grant us the strength and courage to remain focused on Him.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us. St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.