Resources for Sunday, August 27, 2023

Who Do You Say I Am?

How do you get to know people? The YouTube video addresses the question of hospitality and identity. word-sunday.com has commentary on the Sunday readings. apostolic-times.com discusses question of faith.

Have you had that rare moment of revelation about a friend? A time you really connected with another? These questions are addressed in the Gospel Story "Getting to Know Him." This is a three minute video with a short story of a life situation, a moral from the gospel and a reflection question.

If you like this video, pass the link along to those who you evangelize in your life. And don't forget to like and subscribe.

word-sunday.com: Studies and Resources

Most relationships we have with others assume some honesty. We like to believe that others see us the way we see ourselves, or others will be honest enough with us to mention ways of improvement. OF course, there are times we need feedback, so we ask: “How am I doing?”

When Jesus asked his followers a question about his identity, he wasn't asking them for feedback. Instead, he was asking for honesty. He wanted to know where they stood. Did his followers really know him and his mission? Were they really with him? Those are questions that are still pertinent with us today..

apostolic-times.com: Commentary

apostolic-times.com continues with context for the season's readings. In Romans 11, St. Paul considered the unknowable wisdom of God. In Matthew 16, Jesus asked THE question of faith.

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