In the gospel story where the apostles get trapped in…
In the gospel story where the apostles get trapped in that sudden and wild storm on the Sea of Galilee there is a lesson for those who wish to find peace for the world today. When the waves first rose and the boat began to rock the apostles worked hard and with hope in order to survive the storm raging around them. Then they lost heart and allowed the storm outside to come inside. It is easy to imagine the apostles as frantic, disconnected and out of control. In their desperation, they awaken a peaceful Jesus who questions their faith and calms the storm. By projecting his inner stillness, inner harmony and his inner peace. Sometimes even we peacemakers are more like the apostles and have allowed the destruction and terror of the world around us to become a part of us. Too often we worsen the situation by projecting our own fear, guilt or despair. What we might do instead is become like Jesus, to have that still center that nothing can disturb. In that way, we can become true peacemakers. Become persons who project peace wherever we go.