FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat

Written By William Holtzinger

Episode 1040 (15:56)

Jesus calls us out of comfort and into courageous faith. Like Peter, we may falter, but Christ’s hand is stronger than every storm. The greatest failure is not sinking—it is never leaving the boat.

Music: “Out of the Boat (19th Sunday in Ordinary Time YR A)”
(Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com)

Audio Produced on Logic Pro
Music: Suno.com

Artwork: ChatGPT

FBP 1040 - If You Want to Walk on Water, You Have to Get Out of the Boat
Fr. William Holtzinger
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I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

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