From the Gospel according to 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?

Passions Without Faith

There are two ways to face life’s challenges: without faith, which stirs up all kinds of emotions—fear, doubt, suspicion, blame, sadness, and anger—or with faith, trusting that we are loved by God.

In today’s Gospel, the disciples question Jesus’ care for them when they ask, “Teacher, don’t you care that we are perishing?” They don’t doubt His power but His love. How sad it is to question God’s love.

Applyed Marriage Life:

Marisa: Lord, forgive me for the times I’ve doubted that Javi is the right man for me.
James: I’m glad you’re asking for forgiveness, but honestly, I’m the one you’ve hurt the most with that doubt.
Marisa: Yes, I hurt you too, but above all, I offended God by not trusting in His love when He chose you to be my husband.
James: So basically, I’m just a challenge God sent you to help with your spiritual growth?
Marisa: Not at all! You are the wonderful husband God gave me out of love. When I forget that, I fall into fear, suspicion, and sadness.
James: Well, if you see me as your wonderful husband, that’s good enough for me.
Marisa: Haha, of course, silly! I’m so happy with you.

Mother,

Nothing can separate us from God’s love. May He be praised forever!