WHY ARE YOU FRIGHTENED BY EVERYTHING? PRESENCE OF JESUS BANISHES FEAR. THE GOSPEL: "When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. "It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. "When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. "But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” "They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading." (John 6: 16 - 21). Saturday 18th April 2026, in the 2nd Week of EASTER. One of the most consoling verses uttered by Jesus in the Gospels is: “It is I. Do not be afraid.” In today's Gospel from (John 6: 16 - 21), the Disciples of Jesus were very frightened when they saw Jesus walking on the sea along their boat. The sea in...
