People have asked me how I really know all this is real…how do I know Jesus was truly the Son of God, and that there really is a God who loves us?

I am a person who battles fear every day.

Off and on today one of the fears I am battling is will there be enough Catechists for Elementary Faith Formation?

Another is will people come to the Bible series we are working on and encounter God’s love?

I just stopped to read this coming Sunday’s Mass readings and begin praying about what to write to you in this Weekly Email.

How do I know Jesus was truly the Son of God, and that there really is a God who loves us?

At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” 
Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Matthew 14:27-29a 

I am a disciple, a follower of Jesus, and I am afraid.

Through those Scripture verses, Jesus is walking towards me, saying “Laura, take courage, it’s Me; do not be afraid. You will have enough Catechists for Elementary Faith Formation. People will come and encounter Me in the Living Word at the Bible series.”

It is not a coincidence that this is the Gospel reading for this coming Sunday, when I am feeling fear. It is our living God.

Yes, I know there really is a God who loves us and His Son Jesus is real and present.

Are you worrying about something or do you have fear like I do?

Read this coming Sunday’s Gospel: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm

God loves you!