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Peter Sinks, Jesus Saves: A Gospel Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Mike Mahoney – 08/07/2026

This Week's Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 Fr. Mike Mahoney, parochial vicar at St. Theresa Parish in Des Moines, joins The Catholic Morning Show to preview this Sunday's Gospel reading for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 9, 2026) — the account of Jesus walking on water and inviting Peter to step out in faith.

Highlights from the reflection:

From miracle to miracle — After last week's feeding of the five thousand, this week's Gospel shifts to Jesus walking on the sea and calming his terrified disciples.

"Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid." — Fr. Mahoney unpacks the disciples' fear…

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