Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. The accuracy with which these words are recorded by St. John, as well as by St. Matthew and St. …

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were tro…

St. John Chrysostom: Desiring to prompt a diligent examination of what had been done, He commanded those who had witnessed the…

The Romans divided the night from sunset to sunrise into four watches (reflected here). Jesus’ approach to the boat therefore occurred between 3:00…

But immediately Jesus spoke to them. As Christ is not known to be a Deliverer until he actually makes his appearance, he speaks and desire…

But straightway Jesus spoke to them Directly, the very moment, as soon as ever they cried out, and he perceived the consternation t…

Those are not Christ's followers who cannot enjoy being alone with God and their own hearts. It is good, on special occasions, and when we find our…

After having excluded Herod’s opinion, here the Evangelist mentions the power of Christ’s doctrine. For its power is threefold: it feeds, it rescue…