Join Brother Edward from St. Vincent Ferrer Priory in River Forest, Illinois, for a reflection on the Gospel of the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week, Peter's conversation with Jesus takes a dramatic turn — from confessing Jesus as the Christ to being rebuked as "Satan." Brother Edward explores what this contrast teaches us about the ongoing dynamic of progression and regression in our own spiritual lives, and what it means to truly "pick up your cross and follow" Christ.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to A Word of Hope 00:12 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 00:21 – Today's Gospel: Jesus and Peter in conversation 00:31 – Contrast with last week's Gospel (Peter's confession of faith) 01:02 – This week's twist: Jesus foretells his Passion 01:28 – Peter's shock and objection 01:41 – "Get behind me, Satan" 01:50 – Lessons on progression and regression in the spiritual life 02:17 – Example: serving at an immigrant shelter 02:52 – Reinforcing God's call to service 03:18 – "Pick up your cross and follow me" 03:27 – The many forms our crosses take 03:47 – Called to fidelity through it all
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