Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time - Overcoming Unfamiliarity and Fear
Published: January 30, 2026
Duration: 6:45
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“Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. Mark 4:35–38
Our Lord’s words were prophetic, but so were His actions. Today’s Gospel begins after a long day of Jesus teaching parables to the people by the Sea of Galilee. One might think that, after a long day...
“Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. Mark 4:35–38
Our Lord’s words were prophetic, but so were His actions. Today’s Gospel begins after a long day of Jesus teaching parables to the people by the Sea of Galilee. One might think that, after a long day...