Last Sunday, the gospel text showed us Peter being praised by Jesus – praised for recognizing him as he is, the Christ. But in today’s text, far from being congratulated, Peter is reprimanded in no uncertain terms! (Mt.16:21-27) “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you […]
22nd Sunday of the Year A
Some texts of Scripture are comforting and encouraging. Others are demanding and quite challenging. This is the case with the words we hear in the readings of this Sunday (22nd of Year A). In his letter to the Romans, Paul invites them (12:1-2) to something especially difficult when he tells […]