Homily for Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

In today's Gospel reading, we learn about a sudden and unexpected storm on the Sea of Galilee. Just as the disciples faced a sudden crisis, we, too, may encounter overwhelming challenges without warning. Even if everything seemed fine yesterday, this Gospel passage reminds us that we could find ourselves in a crisis at any moment.

St. Matthew's account of the storm closely connects to the experiences of his Church. The disciples' desperate plea, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" reflects the needs of St. Matthew's readers, as well as our own, during times of despair. The message is clear: the Lord is always near, and our urgent prayers for help will not go unanswered. The Lord is more powerful than any storm we may face, and when we call out, "Lord, save us!" we can trust that we will receive help.