It is I. Do not be afraid!

About this episode

Fr. Peter Wee reflects on overcoming fear through faith in Jesus amidst life's storms.

In this homily, Fr. Peter Wee reflects on the Gospel scene of Jesus walking on water, where the disciples are caught in fear amid the storm. He draws our attention to Jesus’ simple yet powerful invitation: “It is I. Do not be afraid.” Fear, he reminds us, is a natural response to the uncertainties and storms of life—whether personal struggles, family challenges, or even global tensions. Yet Jesus teaches us how to face them with inner steadiness. We are also reminded that if we are steady inside, we can manage the unsteadiness outside. Fr Peter encourages us not to remain trapped in fear, but to learn how to manage it by deepening our relationship with God and learning to trust Him more each day - "do not be trapped in fear, but gaze on the Lord." Drawing inspiration from our Blessed Mother, who remained steadfast even at the foot of the Cross, this reflection calls us to journey with the Lord daily and trust in Him. - Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Peter Wee, C.Ss.R. (18 April 2026)

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Peter Wee

Topics covered

• faith
• overcoming fear
• trust in God
• spiritual reflection
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• fear
• Jesus
• trust
• spirituality
• homily
• Christianity
• Gospel
• Blessed Mother

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Novena Church

Books & works: Gospel

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