1ST READING
Peter was the spokesman for the Apostles. As we reflect upon his life today, and the significance of the role of the Pope as he was the first, let us pray for all our leaders and the difficult task they embrace for the sake of the Kingdom of God. It is never easy to lead — the responsibility of being an example in the image of Jesus is a big call. Let us keep our leaders in our prayers and ask God to give them the grace they need to do their jobs well.
1 Peter 5:1-4
1 Beloved: I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. 2 Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
P S A L M
Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6
R: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; 3 he refreshes my soul. (R) 4 Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. (R) 5 You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (R) 6 Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. (R)
GOSPEL
A leader is always invested with certain authority, depending on the nature of his or her task. As followers we must respect their authority, provided we are not asked to do anything against our conscience, and follow their lead. This is why leadership is never easy — a leader has no right to ask anyone to do what he or she is unwilling to do. Leadership by example is a must.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church; the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:13-19
13 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. 18 And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
think: It is never easy to lead — the responsibility of being an example in the image of Jesus is a big call.
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