St Matthew Chapters 14-17: Death of John the Baptist; More Miracles & the Transfiguration

The Death of John the Baptist

Ann Philpott, Parish of Our Lady of Kirkstall, Leeds

Feeding the Five Thousand

Phillip Steel, Parish of St John Henry Newman, Leeds

Jesus Walks on the Water

Hema Behera, Parish of the Holy Redeemer, Huddersfield

Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret

Beth Edwards, Parish of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

The Tradition of the Elders

Sofia Byrne, Leeds University Chaplaincy

Things That Defile

Bernard Martin, Parish of St Austin’s & English Martyrs, Wakefield

The Canaanite Woman’s Faith

Emmanuelle Godinho, Leeds University Chaplaincy

Jesus Cures Many People

Brian Hamill, Parish of St Austin’s & English Martyrs, Wakefield

Feeding the Four Thousand

Jacob Walker, Pupil at Holy Family School, Carlton

The Demand for a Sign 

Fergus Wilde, Parish of the Holy Redeemer, Huddersfield

Peter’s Declaration about Jesus

Josie McHugh, Parish of St John Henry Newman, Leeds

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Roddy Minogue, Parish of Mother of Unfailing Help, Leeds (Cathedral and Holy Rosary)

The Transfiguration

Marcia Nattress, Parish of Sacred Heart, Ilkley

Jesus Cures a Boy with a Demon

Ben Science, Parish of St John Henry Newman, Leeds

Jesus Again Foretells His Death and Resurrection

Finlay Coppen, Pupil at Holy Family School, Keighley

Jesus and the Temple Tax

Stella Shyanguya, Parish of the Holy Redeemer, Huddersfield

Our Readers reflect …

Hema Behera – Jesus Walks on Water (14:22-33)

Who or what in the passage draws your attention?

It was the reaction of Peter that caught my attention! He started off, focusing completely on Jesus who called out to him to do the impossible and obeyed without any restrain.

What do you find most challenging in this passage? 

Peter suddenly realised that he is actually doing the impossible and fell into self-doubt. The greatest challenge is to make THAT leap of faith in Jesus in carrying out God’s Will, during our hardest times.

Which part of this passage brings you encouragement, comfort, or hope? 

Even after Peter doubting God’s Will and His Commands, Jesus still reached out to save Peter, at the very moment Peter cried out to Jesus. It is our greatest HOPE to know that Jesus will answer us, each time we ask of His Divine intervention, in spite of our weaknesses.