Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’ Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, ‘God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.’ But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’

Who is Jesus to you?

1- Who is Jesus to you? If you look back and ask yourself the question of who Jesus is to you, I think you will realize the answer is a process. This question is dynamic and takes different approaches in your life, at different moments or stages. That’s why it’s worth asking yourself, “Who is Jesus in your life today?” Be honest with yourself and accept what God stands for you. Well, who is God to you today?

2- Rock: Today we are Christians who find ourselves in a depleted world, which is why we must learn and know more of our faith. Yes, pray, talk to God, but study as well. How much do you know about your faith? Can you explain some points to others? And this is fundamental in order to be a rock and support of your family and of society, and of your spirituality. We should have clear what we believe because as St. Augustine said: “I believe to understand, I understand to believe.”

3- Acceptance: It is clear that the cross is present in our life and we should accept that not everything is bright and rosy in life. But it is worth remembering that it is through the Cross that we find salvation. The Cross is a point of hope, because it is a sacrifice for love, it is to make something sacred for love.

May God and Mary protect you, bless you and be with you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. …and do not forget: Heaven is Our Goal!