Elijah is a contemplative who has the eyes to see and the ears to listen. God does not appear in the glory of the world. Rather, he appears in a silent way. Weed out of your heart all of those fears and desires that prevent you from discerning the silent presence of God.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – 1 Kings 19:9-13
Psalm – Psalm 85:9-14
Reading 2 – Romans 9:1-5
Gospel – Matthew 14:22-23
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2728, 2700, 2595, 2424, 2289, 1863, 1849, 1795, 1777, 1772, 1723, 715, 448
Liturgical Readings
Cycle A - Ordinary Time - Week 19
Scriptures
1 Kings 19:11-13, Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:16-21, Exodus 3:14
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Catholic Church, Commandments, Conscience, Culture, God, Idolatry, Jesus Christ, Life, Prayer, Worship