Our fast paced secular life style has brought prosperity to our life but at the cost of inner harmony. A thirst for power, an uncritical docility to power structures, the creation of illusions, spiritual escapism and religious idealism are inadequate solutions to any despair that may touch our lives. Only a significant, trusting and enriching relationship can take us through tragedy towards genuine peace.

Jesus’ steadfast love assures us with hope in God's presence while facing life’s anxieties. Fidelity in relationships can instil courage within us. Fidelity enabled Abraham to risk himself in venturing into an unknown future. Jesus, leaving the crowd behind, led his disciples to a situation which turned into a crisis. Jesus’ silence initially filled the disciples with fear. He allowed them to face the crisis squarely and eventually to overcome it with God’s grace.

Jesus’ way of protecting his disciples is a way for many parents to emulate if they want their children to grow into responsible and independent adults who can overcome life’s difficulties. This happens only when we give them space to learn from their mistakes. Overprotective parents unintentionally suppress this learning process.