The Challenging journey in the Stirred up Sea

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season : Second Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Jn 6:16-21*

*First Reading : Acts 6:1-7*

*The Challenging journey in the  Stirred up Sea*

*1) The sea, the waves and the Wind*

All these three things go together

One can't separate, wind and waves from the sea. 

There is no sea in this world, where there is no wind and wave. The sea is always with Wind and waves 

*2) The Troubled sea and the Disciples*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the sea, in which the disciples of Jesus were travelling through the boat 

Suddenly there was wind and strong waves which made the journey of the disciples bit difficult and challenging

The sea was troubled because of the strong waves and the wind  

*3) The characteristics of the Troubled time*

First of all it was dark. Darkness always adds to  the fear and anxiety

Secondly, Jesus was not with them. They had left Jesus and they were travelling by themselves

In the night they were scared because according their thinking they saw a ghost, which frightened them 

These are the some of the signs of troubled times 

*4) Life is like a sea*

Like in the Sea, wind, and  waves can't be separated, in life the difficulties can't be separated

There is no sea with out waves. Like wise there is no life without difficulties

There is no sea with out the troubled waters. Like wise there is no life without troubles, problems and challenges

The journey is very difficult, uncertain and challenging in the sea. Like wise, the journey of life is very challenging, uncertain and difficult at every moment

*5) The Signs of troubled times in life*

At times people see only darkness, negativity and passivity in life 

The aspect of fear and anxiety is very high 

Some people also feel the absence of God and the spiritual strength 

They feel that they are encountered by Ghost rather than Loving God

*6) Jesus is always following us*

Even though the disciples had left Jesus, He went towards the disciples to help them. Jesus always walks towards us to help us and to protect us  

Jesus was with them at the critical juncture of their life. Like wise Jesus is always with us, when we need him most in our life 

The moment Jesus was with them they reached the shore. When we are with Jesus with no time we will be able to achieve great things in life 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*