Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”
Matthew 16:17-18, 23 NIV
Reflection:
As human beings we are not infallible, and God understands this. Thou we are called to live by the spirit, it is the flesh we give importance too. That is why perhaps the first temptation of Jesus dealt with the flesh. So even thou, Peter was accused of being a stumbling block soon after he was assured of being the foundation of Christ' church. Jesus did not take his word back or change the authority he gave to Peter. While the Catholic church faces various challenges, today, let it not be a hindrance to our faith, but help us yeild to the Holy Spirit.
Prayer:
I pray that God our Father, pours out on you his grace, so that you open you heart to Jesus, who will make all things new within you. And may your every action be led by his Holy Spirit. Amen
God Bless you and your loved ones :)
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