JESUS IS IN OUR BOAT, DO NOT BE AFRAID
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Gospel: Mark 4:35–41 | Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest.
In Mark 4:35–41, the storm comes suddenly and the disciples panic. What shakes them most is not only the waves, but the feeling that God seems silent. Jesus is asleep, yet He is still in the boat. When He rises, one command is enough—the wind dies down and the sea becomes calm. Then Jesus points to the real issue: Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith? Faith does not mean a life without storms, but trusting that with Jesus, we are never abandoned.
Today the Church remembers St. John Bosco, a priest who faithfully accompanied young people whose lives were full of “storms.” He did not give up on them, but walked with them with firm love, hope, and patience. His life reminds us that when life is shaken, what matters most is staying close to Jesus, trusting in His presence and His perfect timing.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, when my life is struck by storms, strengthen my faith. Teach me to trust that You are in the boat of my life, and make me an instrument of hope for others. Amen.
God bless us all ❤️,
Manuntun Sitinjak






