Who do you say that I am?

Who do you say that I am? Matthew 16:15

This was a major turning point. The twelve had been following the Teacher. They had witnessed miracles, heard him teach, watched him pray. But now they had to step out of the shadows and bring into sharp focus
who Jesus was for them: Who do you say that I am?

Upon their answer rested a new level of commitment. After Peter's answer he could no longer go back to the happy early days of Jesus' ministry
with the crowds following him in astonished praise. No, now Jesus spoke of his Passion, of the commitment demanded of anyone who wishes to share
in his life.

For us also, God is often in the background of our life. Situations arise when we have to declare our level of commitment to the Lord. From that point forward he becomes central to our life, not immediately, but in a gradual
daily re-choosing of his way.

Master, you are everything for me. I want to be entirely for you.
May I look in your eyes and promise you my love until my last breath.
Kathryn J. Hermes, F.S.P.