In today’s Gospel we here the familiar question posed to
Jesus’ disciples, “Who do you say that the Son of Man is?” Whenever I hear this particular Gospel I am
drawn back to the day of my reception into the Ursuline Community as this was
the Gospel that day. Since that rainy
August day some 30 years ago this Gospel has truly been part of my journey of
faith and growth. As the disciples
answered the question for Jesus back in the day I find myself pondering it
today. The response is very much the
same but there is a certain certitude of heart now that was not present long
ago.
Lent gives us the opportunity to reflect on our
relationship with Jesus in a deeper way.
We are encouraged to look deep within.
Our God encourages us to see the good in one another and to accept each
person where they are coming from. We
are called to be Christ for one another and to remember that Christ came to
save each one of us. Like Peter we need
to have the courage to admit that Jesus is truly, “The Son of the living God.” We are called to share that reality with all
those we encounter. Let us live this day
and each day in joy and peace!
Pat Schifini, OSU
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