• The wind and the sea obey him - Proposed Reading : Mark 4. 35-41

    He stopped the storm, brought calm, and the waves died down. They rejoiced that they had calmed down, and the Lord led them to the desired harbor. Psalm 107. 29, 30

     

    A boat, in silence,

    Vogue on an azure lake ;

    Slowly, she advances,

    Under a calm and pure sky.

    But suddenly the wind rises,

    Chasing a black cloud,

    And the waves it raises

    Shake, because it's evening.

    Great then is the distress

    Distraught travelers ;

    Great is also their weakness,

    Their faith no longer supports them.

    But there is one who watches

    On them all, although asleep.

    Ah! Will we have to wake him up ?

    Isn't he their dear friend ?

    Master, are you therefore insensitive ? - You see, we are perishing !

    Any miracle is possible for you, - Save us, we beg you !

    He immediately approaches them, - Then he says to the wind : Shut up !

    And tenderly their reproach - For having had so little faith.

    So often in life, - The storm darkens our hearts,

    Although for us Jesus prays, - Ready to calm our terrors.

    Let us count more on his tenderness : - His heart cannot change ;

    Of his distressed sheep - He is still the shepherd.

    Source (The Good Seed)


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