29/08/2026
This Sunday’s Readings explore the cost of faithfulness through Jeremiah, Peter and Jesus. Jeremiah feels exhausted and rejected, yet cannot silence the fire of God’s word within him. Peter struggles to accept a Messiah who must suffer, while Jesus willingly embraces the path of self-giving love.
Jesus’ call to “take up your cross” is not an invitation to seek suffering or tolerate injustice. Rather, it means allowing love, generosity and faithfulness to take priority over comfort, security and self-interest. Difficulties and sacrifice are sometimes unavoidable, but they do not mean God has abandoned us. Like Jeremiah and Peter, we can persevere because we have encountered a love that is worth giving our lives to. The homily for tomorrow is now available on our website: www.spms.org/sunday-homilies I hope you have a good weekend and week. .
Image: The prophet Jeremiah from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Photo: Wikipedia