Homily for Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

In today's Gospel reading, we learn about a sudden and unexpected storm on the Sea of Galilee. Just like the disciples faced a sudden crisis, we may also experience overwhelming challenges without warning. Even if everything seemed fine yesterday, today's Gospel passage reminds us that we could be in crisis at any moment.

St. Matthew's version of the storm story connects it closely to the experiences of his Church. The disciples' desperate plea, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" reflects the needs of St. Matthew's readers and all of us in times of despair. The message is that the Lord is always near. Our urgent prayers for help will not go unanswered. The Lord is more powerful than any storm we may encounter, and when we call out, "Lord, save us!" we can trust that help will be given.