Gospel: January 7, 2026

January 7, 2026 (Wednesday)

Wednesday after Epiphany

Psalter: Week 2 (White)

St. Raymond of Peñafort, priest

Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13

Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

1st Reading: 1 John 4:11-18

Gospel: Mark 6:45-52

Immediately, Jesus obliged his disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, toward Bethsaida, while he himself sent the crowd away. And having sent the people off, he went by himself to the hillside to pray.

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When evening came, the boat was far out on the lake, while he was alone on the land. Jesus saw his disciples straining at the oars, for the wind was against them; and before daybreak he came to them, walking on the lake, and he was going to pass them by. When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But, at once, he called to them, “Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!” Then Jesus got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely astonished, for they had not really grasped the fact of the loaves; their minds were dull.

Reflection:

Let us draw courage from the Lord.

The disciples witnessed many wonders and miracles performed by Jesus, yet they remained overwhelmed by doubt and fear in the face of adversity and crisis. May we take Jesus’ words to heart: When things take a turn for the worse, let us draw courage from Him and believe that when we are with Him, there is no reason to be afraid.