Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,

“ Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid”. These words Jesus spoke to the apostles today . They were frightened because of the waves that were tossing about their boat. I truly feel we can relate to this Gospel. Today many of us feel like we are in the midst of a storm. During this pandemic, our lives have been shaken. We are afraid and anxious. Jesus tells us: “Take Courage, it is I, do not be afraid”.

As we continue the Gospel, we see Peter questioning if it truly is Jesus. Jesus tells him to get out of the boat and walk on the water towards Him. Peter is doing well until he takes his eyes off Jesus and concentrates on the waves. This is when he begins to sink. The very message here is to keep your eyes on the Lord. If we get stuck on the waves that surround us, we lose sight that Jesus is with us and he calls us to come forward.

Today, in the midst of our own fears and anxieties, let us be aware that whatever storm we go through, Jesus is with us and He says to us: “Take courage, do not be afraid”!

God bless and protect all of us,

Fr. Tony