School of the Word
Praying with the Psalms II 4/5: Our Help Comes from God
by Sr. Monika
Passages:
“And remember that I am always with you until the end of time.”
~ Matthew 28:20
May He never allow you to stumble!
Let Him sleep not, your guard.
No, He sleeps not nor slumbers, Israel’s guard.
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people away. After sending the people away, he went up a hill by himself to pray. When evening came, Jesus was there alone; and by this time the boat was far out in the lake, tossed about by the waves, because the wind was blowing against it.
Between three and six o'clock in the morning Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the water. When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It's a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear.
Jesus spoke to them at once. “Courage!” he said. “It is I. Don't be afraid!”
Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.”
“Come!” answered Jesus. So Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he was afraid and started to sink down in the water. “Save me, Lord!” he cried.
At once Jesus reached out and grabbed hold of him and said, “What little faith you have! Why did you doubt?”
They both got into the boat, and the wind died down. Then the disciples in the boat worshipped Jesus. “Truly you are the Son of God!”
they exclaimed.~ Matthew 14:22-33
Points from the Session:
- Chronos refers to the time we live in.
- Kairos refers to God’s time.
It is the time marked by the presence of God. Kairos, God’s time reminds us that time is not just about the clock's ticking and deadlines but the richness of a life lived with God. He always involves Himself in our history and our story because He is always “God with”, God with us. He steps into our Chronos, our chronological time, and interrupts our everyday lives to infuse them with His loving presence
Reflections:
- Can I remember the Kairos moments when I experienced God’s presence in my life?
- WHow can I live in more Kairos moments with God?
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