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What do you do with troublesome, self-centered people in the community? Jesus teaches that you don’t just write them off or beat them down.
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MT 16:13-20
Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
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by Father Greg Friedman, OFM
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MT 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
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UNDERSTAND
by Father Greg Friedman, OFM
Jesus is the Father’s perfect image of a shepherd who actually laid down his life for his sheep–every one of them whether strong or weak, good or bad.
Enjoy these holy words from St. Clare of Assisi!
The disciples have faith that consists in understanding and assent. But that’s not enough. They need the faith that involves trust–not in their own power–but in the power of Jesus.
Being a true disciple meant being willing to suffer for the truths of the gospel that Jesus was preaching. It is about giving up one’s life for belief in the person of Jesus.
We need to be reminded that there is a different world than the reality we see and experience here and now. We need to remember that our final happiness depends on our participation in the life of the glorious Christ.
The perception of the prophet to discern God in an unlikely place, and the courage of Peter to take a bold step to meet Jesus: Those are the qualities I’m praying for this Sunday.
We have all been offered what Jesus and his apostles came to deliver. But if we are going to benefit from what is being offered we have to be receptive and keep asking Jesus for what we need.
