Thinking as God does

“Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.  At this he turned around and, looking at his disciples, rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.’” (MK 8: 32-33)

When God became Man and shared with us His life and mission, we became able to think “as God does,” not just “as human beings do.” There is always a temptation to look at our lives only from a human perspective, escaping from challenges, from what is difficult or unpopular. It is hard to be His witness, uncompromising to the world.

“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.” (Gospel Acclamation)