Memorial of Saint John Bosco, Priest

“Quiet!  Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”

Sometimes we will be faced by trials and tribulations beyond our ability to control and we will feel helpless like the disciples. It is during these moments that we must draw upon our faith in God and trust that he will calm and still the storms around us. When we do this our souls will be calmed and we will be saved.

What are the storms in our lives at this moment and on the horizon? Do we trust God enough to lead us out of our troubles? How can we overcome our fears and quite our souls in the midst of trials?

O Lord, give our souls the faith we need in order to be calm during the storms of our lives.

Amen.