Sunday 15 September 2024
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 50:5-9. I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land of the living – Psalm 114(116):1-6, 8-9. James 2:14-18. Mark 8:27-35.
Call to action
For me, the overwhelming message coming out of today’s readings is a call to action. Jesus tells his disciples to take up their cross and follow him. If we are to follow Jesus, we cannot just say that we are Christians; we are faced with a decision, one that can cost us. We have to stand up and give a shape and form to Jesus’ love for our world. At times, this decision can bring joy, hope and connection, but also at times, it can mean that we are treated with contempt or anger. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, but once taken, will change our lives forever. Even Peter, although he denied Jesus, went on to be the rock on which Jesus built his church.
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