You are the CHRIST! Son of the living God! Today is the Solemnity of saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. The Gospel reading for today is Matthew 16:13-19. Jesus asks his Apostles “but who do YOU say that I am?” I was struck by what seemed to be Peter’s immediate response. I thought – no hesitation there. He was confident in his response. I got to thinking about the miracles he must have witnessed – the kindness, compassion, mercy and wisdom he was privy to as a follower of Christ. No wonder he gave that response.

Of course, I had to question myself – how confident and immediate would my response be if I were in Peter’s shoes? How confident and immediate is my response now? True, Jesus is not with me in the flesh as he was with Peter, but miracles are still occurring in my life everyday – within my family, in nature, in the lives of friends. Each day we experience the power of his kindness, compassion, mercy and wisdom. Are we aware of it all? Are we so in tune that we would answer without hesitation and complete confidence: “YOU ARE THE CHRIST, SON OF THE LIVING GOD!”

Let’s open our eyes to the miracles all around us and our ears to the still small voice of Christ calling us to action. Sometimes we get this little “nudge” from the Holy Spirit to do or say something for the greater glory of God – how swiftly do we act on it? That’s what I feel God is calling us to today – to see, hear and respond without hesitation! Like Peter, we may fail at times, maybe even more than three times, but everyday we get the opportunity to begin again! God bless you!