Author: Siberhusk

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Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. Matthew 16:13-20

In today’s reading Jesus asked the disciples “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” He got a lot of different answers. Jesus asked the question as He is trying to understand how people think in order to communicate with them. One of the important aspects of today’s reading is communicating effectively with those whom you are sharing the Word of God; you need to know their everyday experience with God. If you know what that perspective is then you will know how to communicate more effectively when preaching the Word so people will open their hearts to the Word of God. Listen attentively and engage those who are suffering, lost, and distant from God with love.

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Faith of Our Fathers

Jesus My Lord, My God, My All

At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus’ disciples came and asked him, “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” He said in reply, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour. Matthew 15:21-28

In this passage the gentile woman expressed that she believed Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus tested her faith by appearing to ignore her. The gentile woman in her humiliation expressed humility and faith to Jesus by saying that even those deemed unworthy would receive Christ’s love and compassion. Her humility and faith was evident, she was rewarded and her daughter was healed. Jesus wants to test each one of us. What would it take for each of us to express humility and a deeper faith in Christ?

Reflect today on how God is testing you to draw you to a deeper faith by silence, delay, or trial. Is he calling you to deeper humility and trust? Welcome those moments of divine testing for they are how you will grow in grace with God.

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After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-33

In the passage today Peter’s fear began to overcome his faith. He faltered not because he lost faith but because fear began to overwhelm his trust in Christ. Life is not a rose garden as there are many trials and tribulations that we will face. Fear can cloud our vision and bring doubt and uncertainty into our lives. Despair is the enemy of faith. Jesus taught us to take courage because He is with us always. Faith in Christ is how you have the courage to overcome fear.

Reflect today on the trials and tribulations you may be facing. Do not despair as you look to Christ and know that your faith in Him will give you the courage to rebuke your fears and carry on to receive His grace.

Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness

We Walk By Faith

Beautiful Savior

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When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over— twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children. Matthew 14:13-21

Jesus finds that a large crowd has followed him as the crowd wanted to listen to Him. He looks at the crowd and perceives their pain, suffering and brokenness and is moved with compassion towards the crowd and heals the sick and alleviates suffering. Once Jesus’ work was complete it was late and there were only five loaves and two fishes available to eat for the crowd as the crowd was in a deserted place. Jesus blessed the loaves and fishes and told the disciples to distribute them to the crowd. After everyone had finished eating, twelve full baskets were returned from the crowd.

The miracle of the loaves and fishes demonstrates God’s love. God will provide for those who seek God and yearn to hear the word of God. The multiplication of the loaves and fishes can be seen as a foreshadowing of the Eucharist. Just as the loaves and fishes provided physical nourishment, the Eucharist provides spiritual nourishment. The Eucharist prepares us for eternal life where we will share the everlasting gift of freedom from sin, sickness, and suffering.

Reflect today on Jesus and how he cares for you. He looks at your needs and feels the same compassion he felt towards the crowd. The Eucharist is the daily food from Jesus that provides spiritual nourishment to overcome whatever sickness, sin, and suffering you are facing. Trust that this spiritual nourishment will lead to everlasting life.

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Gift of Finest Wheat

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Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.

“Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” Matthew 13:44-52

The first parable is about a person finding treasure buried in a field. He so desires the treasure that he sells everything he has to obtain the land containing the treasure.

The parable poses a question for each of us:

Have I discovered the priceless treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven?

Am I willing to give up everything to attain it?

Like the man who happens to find the buried treasure, God’s grace can come upon us unexpectedly through prayer, a profound experience at Mass, an act of charity, or even during suffering. You may not be seeking divine treasure, yet in a moment of providence, the veil is lifted, and the glorious treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven is revealed. Once the treasure is discovered, the soul realizes that nothing else compares. From then on, the discoverer is moved to reorient their life to possess the treasure completely.

Many of us are like someone who hears of a treasure in a field. We go to the field to look but we spend little time searching. Though we may have heard about God’s Kingdom, until we discover it, we will not see the value of attaining it at any cost. If we make the initial discovery of the priceless treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven already here on earth and the fullness of His Kingdom in Heaven, then we will be willing to detach ourselves from every hindrance to grace, every sin, obsession, and distraction.

Reflect today on the glorious treasure, waiting to be discovered. Where are you on that journey of discovery? Have you heard of the priceless treasure of knowing, loving, and serving, God? If you have not, keep searching. If you have then consider your attachments and surrender them to God as nothing is too great to offer to God in exchange for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

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