Take Courage!

But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, ‘Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid.’
Mt.14:27

Jesus is walking on water to the disciples in a boat battling a heavy sea. In fright the disciples believe him to be a ghost but Jesus reassures them of who he is and calls them to courage.

I'm battling a heavy sea at the moment. Jesus is in the storm with me, calling me to have courage. Why? Because he is with me.

Thank you Jesus that it seems to be in the storms of my life that you are closest to me. I take courage from you today.

Saint Philip Neri, please pray for me.