He sighed from the depth of his spirit… and got into the boat. Anyone who has been a teacher, coach, or parent can feel where Jesus is coming from in this moment. You want what? From me? Right now? AND you're going to argue?! Nope…I'm getting in the boat. How many times have we wanted to walk away from questions? From debate? From such disbelief? As much as Jesus may have gotten into the boat because he was fed up, perhaps he left the crowd to make space for curiosity and awakening. While more than capable (#ThreeInOne), Jesus wasn't there to give all the answers. His way was invitation: leading with a compassion to help people ask, "How might I look at this differently?” In a world full of experts - thanks, social media - do we take a moment to walk away? To set out across the lake and let others find their feet and their faith? Perhaps space from the noise is a means for truly recognizing God's presence and voice.

—Amanda B. Angaiak is the Director of Catholic Schools of Fairbanks, and President of Monroe Foundation, Inc. in Fairbanks, Alaska.

God, grant that I seek you at work in the things I can't yet understand. May I trust, even when difficult, that challenging events, people, or feelings call me towards a deeper faith.

—Amanda B. Angaiak