It is part of our society and its well-being that criminals should be
responsible for their wicked deeds. But there is no reason to account
for the good deeds that we do. So Peter points to the incongruity of
having to answer for doing good. In this he is echoing words of Jesus in
John's Gospel: "For which good deed are you trying to kill me?" (Jn.
10:32).
Though Peter intimated that one should not be called to account for
doing something good, he nevertheless was led to seize the opportunity to
proclaim Jesus as the Christ. In doing so he enunciated one of the
great principles of our faith: there is no salvation in anyone else. Let us
not use these words to reject those who are outside the Church. Let us
rather use them as an occasion to deepen our reflection on the mystery
of God's great gift of faith. If we truly believe in Jesus as the Son
of God, we must take care that our hearts do not turn away and seek some
kind of salvation, some kind of meaning in life, from other so-called
"saviours".
Jesus, our Risen Lord and Saviour, in You alone is our salvation. Keep
us faithful to You forever.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings.
Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage
discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That consecrated people, answering the call of their
particular vocation, may radiate the spirit of the Gospel beatitudes in the
present-day world
Elaboration
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