Keep your eyes on Jesus—even when the storm is raging.

In the Gospel account of Peter walking on water, Christ reveals a powerful lesson about faith, fear, anxiety, suffering, and trusting God in difficult times. Peter is able to walk toward Jesus while his eyes remain fixed on the Lord. But when he begins focusing on the wind and the waves, fear takes over—and he begins to sink.

How often does the same thing happen to us?

When trials come, we can feel as though God has abandoned us. Fear clouds our spiritual vision. Anxiety consumes our attention. We want the Lord to solve our problems immediately. Yet, as St. John Chrysostom teaches, God can use these very trials to strengthen our faith and teach us courage.

Christ has not abandoned us in the storm.

He comes to us and says: “Take courage.”

And when we begin to sink, we can make Peter’s prayer our own:

“Lord, save me.”

This homily reflects on what Peter walking on water teaches us about choosing faith over fear, remaining faithful to Jesus during suffering, trusting in the goodness of God, developing a deeper life of prayer, and encountering Christ through the Divine Liturgy and Holy Eucharist.

We also look to the courageous witness of a holy virgin martyr of Rome, whose steadfast faith demonstrates what it means to keep our eyes fixed on Christ even in the midst of tremendous trials.

Whatever storm you are facing, Jesus Christ is present. The winds of fear, worry, anxiety, and discouragement do not have to determine where you look. With God's grace, we can step out in faith, draw closer to Christ in love, and take His hand whenever we begin to sink.

In this homily:
• Peter walks on water
• Why God allows trials and difficulties
• Faith versus fear and anxiety
• Why Peter began to sink
• “Lord, save me” as a prayer of faith
• St. John Chrysostom on Christ and the storm
• Remaining faithful during suffering
• The Divine Liturgy and Holy Eucharist
• Building a habit of evening prayer
• Trusting that God can bring good from our trials
• Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ

Christ is in our midst!

00:00 — In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit
00:33 — Peter Walks on Water: A Miracle of Faith
00:54 — The True Nature of Faith and Faithfulness
01:06 — The Disciples Caught in the Storm
01:23 — St. John Chrysostom on Why Christ Waited
01:49 — Why God Allows Fearful and Difficult Trials
02:13 — Our Impatience With God's Timing
02:29 — Christ Comes at the Opportune Time
02:46 — How Fear Blinds Us to God's Presence
03:23 — “It Is I. Take Courage.”
03:31 — Peter's Love Draws Him Toward Jesus
04:03 — Peter Takes His Eyes Off Christ
04:17 — What Happens When Our Faith Weakens
04:51 — Sinking Beneath Fear, Anxiety & Despair
05:06 — Christ Reaches Out His Hand to Save Us
05:47 — The First Step: Repentance
05:54 — “Lord, Save Me”
06:16 — Faithfulness in the Lives of the Saints
06:22 — The Holy Virgin Martyr of Rome
06:50 — Fearlessly Confessing Christ
07:03 — Remaining Faithful Through Torture
07:47 — A Saint's Example of Faithfulness
08:20 — Believing God Brings Good From Our Trials
08:51 — God Is Good and He Loves Us
09:08 — St. John Chrysostom's Spiritual Interpretation
09:40 — Christ, the Divine Liturgy & Worship
09:51 — Offering Our Struggles to God
10:09 — The Eucharist Transforms Us
10:36 — Choosing to Step Out in Faith
10:51 — Christ Teaches Us How to Pray
11:04 — Making Quality Time for Prayer
11:17 — Prayer for Parents and Families
11:27 — Give God the First Fruits of Your Evening
11:55 — Discovering Christ Through Prayer
12:17 — Keep Walking Toward Jesus
12:32 — Take the Hand Christ Offers You
12:41 — Jesus Christ Is Truly the Son of God
12:48 — Glory to Jesus Christ
13:06 — Faith & Fitness Message
13:24 — Promo Code SF15
13:30 — Download the Sensus Fidelium App

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