Gospel: April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026 (Saturday)
2nd Week of Easter
Psalter: Week 2 (White)
Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
1st Reading: Acts 6:1-7
Gospel: John 6:16-21
When evening came, the disciples went down to the shore.
After a while, they got into a boat to make for Capernaum on the other side of the sea, for it was now dark and Jesus had not yet come to them. But the sea was getting rough because a strong wind was blowing.
They had rowed about three or four miles, when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and he was drawing near to the boat. They were frightened, but he said to them, “It is I! Don’t be afraid!”
They wanted to take him into the boat, but immediately, the boat was at the shore to which they were going.
Reflection:
Jesus is always near.
The disciples find themselves caught in a storm, battling the winds and waves in the darkness of night. Amid their fear, Jesus approaches, walking on the water, and reassures them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” His presence calms the storm and their hearts, demonstrating his divine authority over nature and deep care for his followers.
This is a reminder always to trust Jesus amid the storms of life. Just as the disciples faced physical danger, we encountered trials that threatened to overwhelm us—illness, loss, uncertainty, or fear. Yet, this story reminds us that Jesus is always near, walking toward us in our moments of greatest need. His reassurance, “It is I,” calls us to place our faith in Him and not in our own efforts to weather the storm.
We are also called to be sources of comfort and hope for others, embodying Christ’s presence for those struggling in life’s turbulent waters.
