Gospel of the Day – Matthew 14:22-36

“And immediately Jesus ordered his disciples to get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, while he sent the crowd away.

And when the crowd had been dismissed, he went up on the mountain to pray by himself. And when the evening came he was alone there. And the boat was already in the middle of the sea, buffeted by the waves; because the wind was contrary;

But in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came towards them, walking on the sea. And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were frightened, saying: It is a ghost. And they screamed in fear.

But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying: Be of good cheer, it is I; do not be afraid.
And Peter answered him, and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come to thee upon the water.

And he said: Come. And Peter, getting out of the boat, walked on the water to go to Jesus. But, feeling the strong wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink to the bottom, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me!

And immediately Jesus, stretching out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him: O you of little faith, why did you doubt? And when they got into the boat, the wind calmed down.
Then those in the boat came and worshiped him, saying: You are truly the Son of God.

And when they had passed over to the other side, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
And when the men of that place knew him, they sent out into all the surrounding lands and brought to him all who were sick.

And they begged him that they might at least touch the hem of his garment; and everyone who touched it was made whole“

Matthew 14:22-36