Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Wednesday after Epiphany 

January 8, 2025, Mark 6: 45-52 

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010825.cfm

We Are Never Alone

Over 1200 people move into Florida every day. The housing industry is booming, and rental prices are soaring. My nephew can’t find a place to rent for 6 months. He is considering going to Illinois with our family, where it’s freezing. The contrast is too much to bear.

It makes me think of the contrast between Jesus and the disciples in the gospel today. Jesus just spent time with His Father in prayer, and he was at peace. The disciples in the boat feared for their lives as waves upon waves came crashing into their craft.

Maybe you or someone you know is facing a difficult situation out of control. Jesus is fully aware of what is happening. On the shore, he saw the disciples struggling in the boat, filled with panic and fear. Jesus walks to them on the water. He is walking by you right now on those turbulent waters. The disciples didn’t recognize Jesus. “It’s a ghost!” they thought. 

Gospel Challenge:
If you don’t recognize Jesus in front of you, make an act of faith and cry out to Him from your heart. He is there in the turbulent waters of your heart. He knows you need Him. He will get into your boat and calm those stormy seas with a simple word, “Be still and know that I am God.”. 

Pray, “Oh Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything.” There is peace in any storm.   

Love Your Neighbor!

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC  
www.bscchurch.com