St Matthew relates in his gospel how Christ, after multiplying the loaves and fish to feed the multitude, went up onto the hillside to pray. Before dawn the following day he walked on the water to the apostles who were in the boat and calmed the storm. In this meditation we consider how:

• Prayer is very important in our life, especially when we are going through storms
• Sometimes works of charity take precedence over our prayer
• As a result of original sin, there will always be suffering in various forms
• Christ does not abandon us; he always comes to our aid
• We should continue praying with faith, confident that Christ always hears us