SACRIFICIAL LOVE
Jesus is the Christ and Christ means Messiah. That the people say that he is John the Baptist come back to life, or Elijah or any of the prophets clearly indicates that they have still not understood the real identity of Jesus. Peter knows and answers correctly when Jesus questions him regarding his identity. But when Jesus speaks about his suffering, death and resurrection Peter shows his ignorance about these realities that are part of the Messianic life. Isaiah and other prophets have spoken about it as today’s First Reading clearly reveals. Peter’s ignorance turns into a kind of obstacle on the way of Jesus when Peter takes Jesus aside and advises him not to choose the way of suffering. Peter tries to turn Jesus away but Peter gets a severe scolding. Here is the lesson that we have to follow on our life’s path which involves suffering and pain. That is the only way to go forward. We have to carry our own crosses as we journey ahead. In the Second Reading Saint James speaks about faith and works. He says that a faith that does not lead to good works is not worthy of a Christian.
Liturgical materials for the Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Tamil Response Hymn - https://youtu.be/-N41iGUa0zw
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