Catholic Daily Reflections: Overcoming Fear with Faith - Sunday, August 9, 2026My Catholic Life! Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” But Jesus allowed their fear precisely so He could confront it directly: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” It is reported not only by St. Matthew, but also by St. Mark (6:45-52), who would have heard about it from St. Peter, and by St. John (6:14-21). Then our Lord does save us, and we urgently confess our faith: "Truly you are the Son of God" (14:33).