1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52

The Christmas Season is almost over.

Today the evangelist Mark tells us about the events that took place after the multiplication of the loaves. Obeying Jesus, the disciples were crossing the Sea of ​​Galilee alone in a boat towards the city of Bethsaida. It was evening, the wind was against them and the disciples were tossed about while rowing. Jesus went off to the mountain to pray. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came toward the disciples walking on the sea. They cried out and were terrified, thinking He was a ghost. Then Jesus identified Himself and encouraged the disciples. And after Jesus got into the boat, the wind died down. Despite this, the disciples were astounded. And because their hearts were hardened, the disciples did not understand about the multiplication of the loaves.

How comforting it is to know that Jesus is with us during the difficulties of personal and community life. He has the power to die down the wind and to walk on the sea. The boat of the disciples and of Jesus is the Church, which crosses the sea of ​​History towards Heaven. 

Let us ask Jesus to make us obedient to Him, to soften our hearts and to give us an understanding of His actions and teachings.

Today the apostle and evangelist John tells us in his first letter that God is love and that, even though we do not see Him, when we love one another, God remains in us. John tells us that there is no fear in love and that, therefore, we can have confidence on the day of divine judgment.

We have testified that the Father sent His Son as Savior of the world, proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God, after all, we know the love that God has for us.

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