02/09/2021

St Peter is chosen together with his work mates. It is God that chooses his followers and not vice versa. My backsliding is thus a direct refusal of God's grace; his calling of me. St Paul is well aware of how the attractions of sin can lure us away from the path revealed to us. He prays that our faith can be bolstered by knowledge and spiritual understanding. This is what we have to acquire. He also calls us to "perfect" wisdom. The ambiguity is mine; St Paul uses "perfect" as an adjective to describe wisdom. Perfect wisdom seems to be a tough target but we are strengthened by the absolute power of God.

St Peter is an encouragement to all Christians. He is not from the high and mighty nor is he from the absolute destitute. He does not waver in his first response but together with future Apostles leaves the boats and literally follows Jesus. This commitment has inspired many saints and unknown followers of the Lord. Peter's backsliding at the time of the crucifixion is almost as bad as Judas' but his remorse is accepted and as the forgiven one he is called to lead the first missions. His name is now "Rock"the place for the foundation of our Church too be laid.

Dear Lord let me  not stop from following you and trying to learn more about how it is you want me to live out my life. Let the prayers of your Mother and other saints bring me the grace which is the total being of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.