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 Mt. 14, 22-33 JESUS WALKING ON WATER.

22 -23 “After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone”
Jesus has ended the day as he has previously intended to do it: by praying in solitude.
24 “Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.”
Jesus let the apostle battle the storm, using their human efforts before he intervened.
- The apostle, even they were experienced sailors, they found themselves battling hopelessly for their lives against the raging elements.
-The waves and the storms are symbols of the evil forces in our world which hide the presence of God in our lives.
-The boat is the symbol of the church. But it can also be my marriage, my family, my health, my business.
-The storm could mean the difficulties, insecurities and doubts we face in life, the hostility and misunderstanding of some people, the difficulties to find work, housing…
25. “During the fourth watch of the night, He came toward them, walking on the sea.”
-The disciples did not ask for Jesus’ help but he came to their aid.
26 “When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear.”
-Most of the disciples think a “ghost” approach, which generally means harm from an aggressive spirit world. But Jesus brings God’s peace, and so he tells them “Do not be afraid.” With his presence, the terrible storm ceases. If Elijah found God in a gentle breeze, the disciples found Jesus’ mysterious presence in the midst of crisis.
27 “At once [Jesus] spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
- Sometimes it is difficult to recognize Jesus’ presence when the storm of our worries and problems make it challenging to listen to his calming voice. In addition, for some people, being away from God make it more difficult to listen to him, they drown in the middle of the insecurities of life
28 “Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
Wanting proof, Peter asks Jesus to tell him to walk on water. Jesus’ response is, “Come!” Peter emerges as their spokesman.
29 “He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.”
Peter has faith enough to venture beyond what is sensible. He walked on water. Let us not forget that Matthew says that “he started walking toward Jesus across the water”.  None of the apostles shows Peter’s faith to walk on water.
30 But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
But Peter did not have faith enough to persevere in the face of wind and mounting waves. Walking for a few steps, Peter grows frightened, begins to sink, and cries, “Lord save me!” As long as Peter had his sight fixed in Jesus, he fears no storm. Extending a hand, Jesus reprimands Peter for his small faith. When we step out into an unfamiliar and threatening place, we falter. And when there is nothing else left, we cry out, Christ rescue us!
If we were in danger and we were afraid, it was because we did not trust Jesus or we have distanced ourselves from Him. Everything turned calm at the moment Jesus took Peter's hand. Everything is different when we take Jesus' hands. Faith must guide our life, our purpose and our plans.
-Perhaps it would have been different if the other apostles from the boat had encouraged him, “Peter, go forward with confidence”, “Peter you can do it, have faith”. Jesus calms the storm, and at the same time extends his hand to him.
31 Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
-It is in our weakness that we will find the saving hand of God
-Weakness made a greater man of Peter than the moment of the miracle. By the power of God, the man who was sinking in the lake was called to be the rock of support to others. Every time Peter fell, he rose again. His failures only made him love the Lord more deeply and trust him more intently.
-The disciples did have faith, but it was still only little faith, baby faith which would have to grow. The story is about the little faith which can grow and become adoration.

32 “After they got into the boat, the wind died down.”
The saving presence of God does not consist in the absence of storms, but in the fact that God is present in their midst.
33 Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” After being saved, they recognize Jesus’ power and they adore Jesus.

REFLECTIONS
-We also need a mountain to pray in solitude. Have I found a place (my mountain) to be alone and pray in times of need?
- How much faith do I have in Jesus the Lord?
-What experiences do I have that bring me to the conclusion "Jesus is truly the Son of God”?
-What were the storms in my life? Did they affect my loyalty to the Lord?
-What storms am I afraid of now?
-Crying out to Jesus, "Lord, save me." What is Jesus' response?
- When calamities or trials threaten to overwhelm you, how do you respond?
-Do you rely on the Lord for his strength and help?

Prayer
"Lord Jesus, help me to trust you always and to never doubt your presence and your power to help me. In my moments of doubt and weakness, may I cling to you as Peter did. Strengthen my faith that I may walk straight in the path you set before me, neither veering to the left nor to the right".

 Dear First Communion Candidates,
For all our students who were not able to celebrate their First Holy Communion this past spring due to the church closures, we offered the opportunity to schedule a time over the summer to receive this sacrament.  Just a reminder that these students will need to first complete an evaluation on prayers and concepts. Please review the prayers and concepts at home.

You can schedule an appointment for the First Communion evaluation MONDAY-FRIDAY up to September 11th 2020.  You can meet with me in person or via ZOOM.  Another option would be to join us in a third year of sacramental preparation.  Please let me know if you have any questions, and I look forward to seeing you all this fall!

Your servant in Christ,
Alexandra Ruvalcaba
Religious Education Director


Familias de educación religiosa,
Para todos nuestros estudiantes que no pudieron celebrar su Primera Comunión la primavera pasada debido al cierre de la iglesia, les ofrecemos la oportunidad de programar durante el verano la celebración de este sacramento. Solo un recordatorio de que todos los estudiantes deberán completar primero una evaluación sobre oraciones y conceptos. Por favor revise las oraciones y conceptos en casa.
Puede programar una cita para la evaluación de la Primera Comunión de LUNES A VIERNES hasta el 11 de septiembre de 2020. Puede reunirse conmigo en persona o por ZOOM. 

Otra opción sería acompañarnos en un tercer año de preparación sacramental. Por favor, hágamelo saber si tiene alguna pregunta, y espero verlos a todos en otoño.

Atentemente,
Alexandra Ruvalcaba
Directora de Educacion Religiosa 

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, and in accordance with the latest Order from the Governor’s Office and guidance from the Washington State
Department of Health, St. Andrew’s Church and parish offices are open by appoitment only.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Office Phone: (509) 962-9819
Address: 401 S Willow St Ellensburg, WA 98926
Fax: (509)962-9846
Emergency Anointing of the Sick Sacrament: (509) 901-3885
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Bulletin: bulletinellensburg@gmail.com
Charity Requests:  509-962-9819

Pastor (Párroco): Fr. David Jiménez
CONTACT OUR STAFF

 

Bishop Tyson is now broadcasting
Sunday Masses over the airwaves:

English -- Sundays at noon
CW 9 Channels Yakima
Noon on Ch. 29.2 – Yakima CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 29.2 – Ellensburg CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 9 – Charter SD CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 709 – Charter HD CW9/Yakima
Noon on Ch. 33 – Dish CW9/Yakima
Noon and on Ch. 20 – DirecTV CW9/Yakima

CW 9 Channels Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch 19.2 – Over the Air CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 9 – Spectrum SD CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 709 – Spectrum HD CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 33 – Dish CW9/Tri-Cities
Noon on Ch. 20 – DirecTV CW9/Tri-Cities

Spanish (with Father Jesús Alatorre) -- Sundays at 9 AM
9 a.m. on Ch. 32 – KYPK TV Hispanavisión (Spectrum 204 or 803)
9 a.m. on Ch. 36 – KWYT TV Hispanavisión (Spectrum (276 or 888)

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary is
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Mass wil be celebrated at 9 AM.


 

The June 2020 Central Washington Catholic Issue can be found at this link.
 
https://yakimadiocese.org/2020/07/01/june-2020-central-washington-catholic-el-catolico-washington-central/