From today’s Scripture: “Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.’”—Jn 13:37-38
Peter is known for his bold statements in the Gospels. They reflect both a man of passion and faith but also one who is deeply flawed. His declaration of fidelity will soon be exposed due to his lack of courage. Even in the face of our own denials of knowing Jesus, we are still loved and forgiven. Let us humbly kneel at the foot of his cross—Jesus has paid the price so that we might share his and our father’s love.
Let us pray: Give me the courage to proclaim you with both my words and actions. Let me never deny you that I might lay down my life for you.
Today’s author is Father Dan Dorsey, president of Glenmary Home Missioners.
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