Twenty first Sunday of the year August 27, 2023
Isaiah 22:19-23
Romans 11:33-36 Matthew 16:13-20
God places responsibilities in the Hands of weak people. We
may wonder at times how come that Jesus put his Church into the hands of weak,
frail people, both in our leaders and in us, the members. Still, God trust us
and our leaders and promises to be with us until the end of the ages. God seems
to trust us more than we at times trust him. Let us ask Jesus present here that
we and our leaders may live up to that trust.
Peter is the centre of today’s gospel. Like the two popes
mentioned above he is the leader but he has his weaknesses and faults. He denied
Jesus, He did not fall simply because he was weak. He fell because he felt he
was strong. In giving authority to a man who denied him, Jesus showed that he
was establishing his Church not on human strength, but on his own love and
faithfulness. God does not choose perfect people to do his work. God chooses
people who are flawed, but nevertheless have the capacity for greatness and
holiness. Peter’s story helps us to understand ourselves and shows us how to
develop a close relationship with Jesus.
what does this mean for us today? It means that our faith
isn't immune to doubts or challenges. We might find ourselves asking difficult
questions, just like the disciples did. But let's remember that faith doesn't
mean having all the answers; rather, it means trusting in the One who holds the
answers. When we face setbacks, when life takes unexpected turns, we're invited
to echo Peter's confession: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living
God."
Let's embrace our challenges as opportunities to deepen our
faith. Let's seek God's wisdom in times of confusion, and let's remember that
even when we can't see the road ahead, God is still leading us. Just as Peter's
confession was a turning point for him, it can be a turning point for us too –
a reaffirmation of our faith even in the midst of life's storms.
As we continue our journey, let's pray for the grace to hold onto our faith, to trust in God's plan even when it's beyond our understanding. Let's remember that it's in the challenges of life that our faith truly grows, and it's through those challenges that we come to experience the depth of God's love and wisdom.
May this Sunday inspire us to live out our faith boldly and
unwaveringly, no matter what trials we may face. May God bless you abundantly
and strengthen your faith through every step of your journey.
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Happy Sunday
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