Commentary
Matthew 14: 22-33
It’s Painful, but ….
Hardships, challenges, and even
sufferings are all parts of our human reality.
We know that. We all have experienced hardships,
challenges, and sufferings.
But it is not easy to know or
to explain why.
The disciples in today’s Gospel
actually run into the storm as a result of doing what Jesus “makes” them do. Other translations even suggest stronger
verbs such as “to force” [1] or “to compel” [2].
In the case of Peter walking on
water, becomes frightened and about to sink, though Peter asks for it, it is
Jesus who allows Peter to get into that situation.
Both events are the
opportunities for the disciples to recognize the power of Jesus and to
acknowledge, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”
How do I take the difficulties
and sufferings that God allows to happen in my life?
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[1] Daniel
J. Harrington, S.J., The Gospel of
Matthew. Sacra Pagina Series. Collegeville, MN., Liturgical Press, 1991; p.
223.
[2] Carla Works, “Commentary on Matthew 14: 22-33,” http://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=2144
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