Gospel: June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
13th Week in Ordinary Time
Psalter: Week 1 (Green/Red)
The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8
Lead me into your justice, Lord.
1st Reading: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12
Hear this word which the Lord speaks against you, people of Israel, against the whole family which he brought up from the land of Egypt.
“Only you have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will call you to account for all your wrongdoings.”
Do two walk together unless they have agreed?
Does a lion roar in the forest when it has no prey? Does a young lion growl in its den unless it has seized something?
Does a bird get caught in a snare if the snare has not been baited?
Does a tiger spring up from the ground unless it has caught something?
If a trumpet sounds in a city, will the people not be frightened? If disaster strikes a city, has not Yahweh caused it? Yet the Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets. If the lion roars, who will not be afraid? If the Lord speaks, who will not prophesy?
“I overthrew you, a divine punishment, as happened to Sodom and Gomorrah; you were like a brand snatched from the blaze, yet you never returned to me,” says the Lord.
“Therefore, I will deal with you in my own way, Israel, and since I will do this to you, prepare, Israel, to meet your God!”
Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus got into the boat and his disciples followed him.
Without warning, a fierce storm burst upon the lake, with waves sweeping the boat. But Jesus was asleep.
The disciples woke him up and cried, “Lord save us! We are lost!” But Jesus answered, “Why are you so afraid, you of little faith?” Then he stood up and rebuked the wind and sea; and it became completely calm.
The disciples were astonished. They said, “What kind of man is he? Even the winds and the sea obey him.”
Reflection:
Faith is the assurance that Christ is with us.
What is the proper attitude when facing the storms of life?
In today’s Gospel, the disciples find themselves caught in a storm, terrified as large and violent waves crash against their boat. They are also frightened to see that Jesus is soundly sleeping.
In life’s journey, we, too, encounter storms—hardships, failures, fears, and uncertainties. Like the disciples, Jesus calls us to trust Him, even when life feels overwhelming. He invites us to have faith in Him. Faith does not mean the absence of storms but the assurance that Christ is with us.
When fear grips our hearts, let us confidently turn to Jesus, knowing He is in the same boat as us, and allow His presence to bring peace, no matter how fierce the storm may be.
