Introduction

Father Mankshmitz: I hope today's homily inspires and motivates you. In reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 14 verses 22 through 33,. Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Meanwhile, the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind