<p>Our Scripture passage for this Sunday comes from the Gospel of Matthew 16:21–28. In this reading, we hear of how Peter turns quickly and easily from thinking as God does to thinking as men do. In doing so, Peter tries to deter Jesus from embracing His passion in Jerusalem. Peter’s statements of misguided faith and Jesus’ corrective responses to Peter are instructive to us in our discipleship as well. </p>

Our Scripture passage for this Sunday comes from the Gospel of Matthew 16:21–28. In this reading, we hear of how Peter turns quickly and easily from thinking as God does to thinking as men do. In doing so, Peter tries to deter Jesus from embracing His passion in Jerusalem. Peter’s statements of misguided faith and Jesus’ corrective responses to Peter are instructive to us in our discipleship as well.

<p>Our Scripture passage for this Sunday comes from the Gospel of Matthew 16:21–28. In this reading, we hear of how Peter turns quickly and easily from thinking as God does to thinking as men do. In doing so, Peter tries to deter Jesus from embracing His passion in Jerusalem. Peter’s statements of misguided faith and Jesus’ corrective responses to Peter are instructive to us in our discipleship as well.&nbsp;</p>

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30, 2020

Discipleship reflections on the Sunday gospel readings created to bring Scripture to life and to encourage deeper contemplation of Biblical texts. Written by Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg, narrated by Richard and Noreen Dowdell, and produced by the Parish of Christ the King in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Permission granted by Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg.

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30, 2020

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 30, 2020