September 14, 2024

Published by Frater Constantino at September 14, 2024

Mark 8:27-35 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2024 “Who do people say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Christ.” Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 50:5-9 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35 A. Text/Context • Today in the gospel Jesus asks his disciples: who do people say that I am? And Peter answered: you are the Christ. Greek Christos, the anointed one and therefore the Messiah • Perhaps Jesus was very pleased that Peter knew him correctly because the others did not identify him correctly with their answers: John the Baptist, Elijah, or simply a prophet • But when Peter say that you are the Christ, he rebuked them not to tell anyone • Now what is the reason why is […]