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Tuesday 18th Week OT
The Institute
August 4, 2015
OUR EFFORTS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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We all experience situations that cause us
turmoil and confusion
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At such times, when the loss of control is
great, we may even have called out to the Lord 4 help
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We may even have expended a great deal of
psychic energy & willpower 2 cope, as we called out
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… and many a time, you or I have failed, even
with the best of intentions & most fervent of prayers
PETER’S TURN AT BAT ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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It seems like such a situation has arise with Peter
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Waves are pelting the boat; winds are howling
around him
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And with all this turmoil and loss of control he
calls out to the Lord
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He falters a bit and hears J call out “Take courage; don’t be afraid”
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He moves forward amidst the turmoil, making the
most valiant of efforts
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And then something switches his attention from
the assuring words of J to seeing how strong the wind is and he becomes
frightened
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Now, no matter how hard he tries, he’s battling
the wind and storm and he’s taken his eyes off J and fixed them on the turmoil
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And Peter begins to sink beneath the tumult
APPLICATION +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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The storm for us may well be here today or it
will no doubt be there tomorrow
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(1) We need to call out to the Lord
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(2) We need to allow Jesus to extend his hand
and take hold of us
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(3) We need to let his touch and strength be the
reason for our risk and stability
CONCLUSION
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Today’s Gospel teaches us that yes, it takes a calling
out on our part
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And maintaining a focus, through prayer and
sacraments, on the hand and gaze of the Lord himself
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