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Riding Out Tough Waters with Jesus’ Help: Family Reflection Video

Riding Out Tough Waters with Jesus’ Help: Family Reflection Video

Why pray?

There’s no question. We humans really need God.

Our life’s journey is a lot like what the disciples experienced in today’s Gospel. Through Baptism we entered the boat, the Church, and ever since have been sailing through life’s waters; sometimes through beautifully placid events and others not so. But at all times, through every storm, we’re never alone. Jesus is with us. And through our Baptism, we’re united to others in Christ, our brothers and sisters.

“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” These words Jesus spoke are also for you.

We can triumph over our human struggles only through our reliance upon Jesus. What do you need to surrender to Him today?

About Father David Marcham

Father David S. Marcham is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and serves as Vice Postulator and Guild Director of the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Before entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, he worked for eleven years as a physical therapist in Boston-area hospitals. Ordained in 2005, Father David was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Franklin, Massachusetts. His involvement in Father Peyton’s Cause began in 2007, when he assisted Father George Lucas, C.S.C., in advancing the Cause for Canonization. Appointed Vice Postulator in 2009, Father David oversees the progress of the Cause, directs the Guild, and promotes devotion to Father Peyton’s legacy of family prayer.