FOLLOWING THROUGH SUFFERING
Prophet Jeremiah was a true patriot who loved his people and his country dearly and no one could doubt his loyalty. The prophet felt that God had not been fair to him and called him to be a prophet against his wishes. When he faithfully announced God’s message, the people mocked and cursed him and even his friends turned against him. In fact, Jeremiah was tempted to give up his work as a prophet but deep within himself, he felt a strong force urging him to go on with his work and felt Yahweh was by his side, like a mighty hero, giving him strength. The suffering of the Messiah and his death could not enter the mind of Peter or any Jew of his time. For them, the Messiah had to be victorious, always living and reigning. Jesus made known to his apostles three times that he would suffer and die and each time he took good care to add that he would rise again from the dead. Peter was shocked to hear his Master speaking about his own suffering and death, and he felt that it could not happen, and he was there to see to it that it would never take place. Only after the resurrection did the apostles understand the meaning of Jesus’ passion and death. Are we able to accept our daily suffering?
Liturgical materials for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/5a3j1hJTpfE
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