In this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus is teaching us an important lesson. The storm is over. Jesus and His disciples were out to sea when a storm hit. Jesus was sleeping and the disciples were panicking. Jesus, being the remedy for the storm, calmed the waves and stopped the storm. 

Many of us are facing storms right now in our lives; in our relationships, our work, at school, or with reaching our goals. It is important to remember that storms are a part of life; however, the good news is that we are not alone when facing these storms. Jesus is always with us. Amidst the storms of life, we must always remember to have faith in God, because He cares for us.

​With Jesus on our boat, sailing with us, the storm will pass. 

We are now back to Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, and today's readings and gospel are very appropriate. Throughout the bible, writers have used the metaphorical symbols of trees, plants and seeds to refer to the kingdom of God. 

In the gospel, Jesus uses the same symbolism to encourage His followers to work to grow the kingdom of God on earth. In this Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, let us heed Jesus' call to labor for the kingdom of God. 

St. Francis of Assisi tells us that the best way to preach the gospel is with actions than with words. We then let God's grace work to grow the seed so that it flourishes and bears much fruit. 

Let us pray for ourselves and others to have courage, perseverance and dedication to live our vocation as preachers of the good news!

Come to the table of the Lord and share with Him the feast of the Eucharist - our eternal thanksgiving for His great love and mercy.

Today is the solemn feast of the Precious Body and Blood or better known as the feast of Corpus Christi. Not only does this feast help us recall the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross, but it also gives us the opportunity to reflect on the threefold character of this feast. Firstly, Corpus Christi is a sacrament of promise. Jesus promised that He will be with us forever. Secondly, Corpus Christi is a sacrament of presence. Jesus is present with us all of the time, but most especially in the Eucharist, and thirdly, Corpus Christi is a sacrament of perfection. Jesus offered His Body and Blood as a spiritual food that transforms us into becoming more like Him. 

If it is true that "we become what we eat," then our holy communion with the Body and Blood of Jesus truly transforms our inner being into His likeness. Let us, in all humility, make ourselves worthy of this immense gift. May we become one with our Lord in everything we do so that His kingdom here on earth may continue to flourish until we see Him in the glorious feast of heaven.