It is so easy for us to see and judge the sins of others and take the righteous stand of wishing judgement upon them. And yet we think we can hide our own sins from others; even if we succeed how can we hide anything from You O Lord my God? Who sees all and knows all.
If only we came to You Lord Jesus with a contrite heart. We will not only be set free but will remain securely in Your loving embrace. Even amidst the storms of life, Your peace will carry us through. Sweet Jesus have mercy on me; come reign in my heart. Amen
FIRST READING
2 Samuel 12:1–7a, 10–17
GOSPEL
Mark 4:35–41
On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “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. They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?”
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