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Wednesday after Epiphany - Take Courage, Do Not Fear

Wednesday after Epiphany - Take Courage, Do Not Fear

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https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/2025/01/07/take-courage-do-not-fear-2/ “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” Mark 6:50 Fear is one of the most paralyzing and painful experiences in life. There are many things we can fear, but most often,...

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“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!” Mark 6:50

Fear is one of the most paralyzing and painful experiences in life.
There are many things we can fear, but most often, the cause of our
fear is the evil one trying to deter us from faith and hope in
Christ Jesus.

This line above is taken from the story of Jesus walking on the
water toward the Apostles during the fourth watch of the night as
they were rowing against the wind and being tossed by the waves.
When they saw Jesus walking on the water, they were terrified. But
when Jesus spoke to them and got into the boat, the wind
immediately died down, and the Apostles remained there “completely
astounded.”

The boat on the stormy sea has traditionally been understood to
represent our journey through this life. There are countless ways
that the evil one, the flesh and the world fight against us. In
this story, Jesus sees their trouble from the shore and walks
toward them to come to their aid. His reason for walking towards
them is His compassionate Heart.

Often in times of fear in life, we lose sight of Jesus. We turn in
on ourselves and focus on the cause of our fear. But our goal must
be to turn from the cause of fear in life and look for Jesus Who is
always compassionate and is always walking toward us in the midst
of our fear and struggle.

Reflect, today, upon whatever it is that causes you the most fear
and anxiety in life. What is it that leads you to interior
confusion and struggle? Once you identify the source, turn your
eyes from that to our Lord. See Him walking toward you in the midst
of whatever you struggle with, saying to you, “Take courage, it is
I, do not be afraid!”

Lord, once again I turn to Your most compassionate Heart. Help
me to lift my eyes toward You and to turn away from the sources of
my anxiety and fear in life. Fill me with faith and hope in You and
give me the courage I need to put all my trust in You. Jesus, I
trust in You.

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