Good morning, Good People,
May the Lord give you peace, health, and happiness in the Holy Spirit. It is 07th August 2025. We reflect on Numbers 20:1–13 and Matthew 16:13–23. We celebrate the memorials of Saints Sixtus II, Pope and his companions, Martyrs and Saint Cajetan, Priest.
Saint Cajetan reminded us: “Do not receive Christ in the Blessed Sacrament so that you may use Him as you judge best but give yourself to Him and let Him receive you in this Sacrament, so that He may do unto you and through you whatever He wills.”
Why do good people suffer? Why was Moses reprimanded by God, and Peter by Jesus?
Life offers us many things—opportunities and choices, trials, and triumphs. Each day is a chance to believe, and with that chance comes the choice to persevere in our belief.
Even great figures like Moses and Peter were not spared correction from God.
Moses, the most admired and humble leader, struck the rock twice, failing to fully trust God. “Listen, shall we bring water for you out of this rock?” he said—exalting human effort above divine power. Because of this act, he was denied entry into the Promised Land. The full reason is hidden from us, veiled by mystery in Scripture.
Likewise, Peter, though praised for proclaiming Jesus as the Christ, was sharply rebuked when he tried to prevent Christ’s Passion. “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you,” he said—yet in doing so, he resisted the very heart of the Father’s plan.
There is no true happiness without suffering, no blessing without trust.
Disobedience to God’s Word and a refusal to suffer for the sake of justice brings consequences, not because God is cruel, but because He is just and holy.
God is not pleased with fragmented goodness. One cannot say, “I love my wife and children, and that’s why I control or discipline them harshly,” and expect such behaviour to substitute for holiness. We cannot mask evil with occasional virtue.
Let us not rush for answers or try to simplify God’s plan to fit our comfort. The path of patience and prayer will always lead to reward in His time.
Let us pray today for the courage to examine ourselves deeply.
Am I ready to embrace God’s plan for my life, my family, and the Church, even when it leads through mystery, suffering, or delay?
Have a lovely and grace-filled day.
God bless you.