27 August, 2023 | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Mt 16: 13-20
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13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock[a] I will build my church, and the gates of hell[b] shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed[c] in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
Reflections:
In response to the question posed, Peter gives an affirmation of his faith in Jesus. Jesus in return promises that on him, as foundation he would build His church. Humility and faithfulness are the great qualities of a human being. These qualities of people make life unique. We look at the life of Jesus who humbled before God His Father, surrendered everything and became human. Jesus teaches us to be humble before everyone, because it is a sign of strength. Jesus remained faithful to His Father unto death. As Christians we are called to be faithful to the Lord and have strong faith in Jesus like Peter.
Activity:
Spend time reading the Word of God
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