The Gospel of Mark

 
(Peter steps out of the boat onto the waves and walks toward Jesus)
 
Good Evening:
 
I’m sure most of you remember the last Indiana Jones movie “The Last Crusade” in which Indiana was in search of the Holy Grail.  
 
There’s a scene that really struck me when I heard today’s gospel. 
 
 In this scene Indiana Jones has finally located the ancient Church housing the cup of Christ.  His father, played by (Sean Connery) is shot by a Nazi officer, and while he lies there he tells Indiana that “the cup of Christ can bring healing”.  But in order to get to it Indiana has to build up the courage to pass through a series of dangerous tests in a passage to reach the cup room. 
 
In order to build his courage the Nazi officer says to him “It’s time to ask yourself what you really believe”.  This prompts Indiana to enter the passage and move bravely through a series of tests finally the last of which is a test where Indiana has to step out over a deep abyss and trust in His faith in God for survival.  Indiana Jones has to take what he calls “a leap of faith”....