Patristic Quote of the Day

(On why Jesus would have “passed by” the terrified disciples in the boat): What is the explanation, there, of his wish to bypass those persons whom nevertheless he was prepared to encourage when they were in despair? His intent in passing by them was to serve the purpose of eliciting those outcries in response to which he would then come to bring relief.—St. Augustine, Harmony of the Gospels 2.47