This coming Sunday is the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It seems as though Jesus and the apostles have attracted a large crowd of people. The short lake voyage, back to the old familiar surroundings of the sea, after tramping the dusty roads, must in itself have been a rest and relaxation for the Galilean fishermen. But the small size of the Sea of Galilee made it quite possible for the crowds, traveling along the shore, to outdistance the little ship, which probably did not have favorable wind. Continue reading →