Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Tuesday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

June 30, 2026, Matthew 8:23-27

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Who Was Asleep?

Getting proper rest is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. It takes a few days to recover
when we don’t get our quota. Another factor about sleep is that we are utterly oblivious
to what is happening around us when we are out like a light.  

It would appear that Jesus was a heavy sleeper. The storm that tossed the boat and the
waves crashing into it didn’t wake Him. But notice what brought Jesus out of His
slumber. It was the cry of His disciples, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”  

Does Jesus appear to be asleep during the storms we face in life? Or are we asleep
and unaware of Jesus until the storms rock our boat? Who is asleep? Jesus is shocked
that the disciples are terrified by the storm. It’s as if He’s saying, ‘Were you not aware of
My presence with you morning, noon, and night every day? It alarms Me. If you were
with Me as I am with you, the storm you are now experiencing would be child’s play.’ 

Gospel Challenge:

“I am always with you. I will never leave your side. You are always in My heart. So, stay
with Me, do not be afraid, but believe.” O Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of
everything. “I will.”

Love Your Neighbor! 

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
 
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