Being The Christ is Tough: 24th Sunday of the Year (B), September 15, 2024

Jesus takes some time with his disciples to talk with them about something serious. He begins by asking them who others say that he is. The he asks them who THEY say he is. Peter's response is perfect: "You are the Christ." Jesus then explains what that will mean as they go forward: persecution, injustice, death...and the resurrection. After Peter protests, Jesus explains that this is essential to the mission of the Christ. 

Homily shared with the Saint Francis Catholic Community of Cuenca, Ecuador.