September 25, 2026, Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time-A
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Psalm 144
Luke 9:18-22
There is an appointed time for everything… Ecclesiastes 3:1
“But who do you say that I am?” Luke 9:20
Lord, we find it easy to talk about other people’s ways and ideas. This is often the case when we wish to highlight how we are different or maybe even better than they are. The Apostles easily described what other people were saying about You. But when You made the question personal, only Peter could answer. When the time came to face the truth and proclaim faith, only Peter spoke up. When I admit who You really are everything changes. I can’t ignore Your teaching to love my enemy if that teaching comes from the mouth of the Son of God. I can’t ignore You when You tell me to forsake my possessions, forgive my neighbor, abandon lustful ideas or images, or to trust You in all ways if it comes from the Messiah and Savior. Lord, there is time for everything. Today is the time to declare You as my Savior, Redeemer, and Lord. Today is the time to take seriously Your words of repentance and mercy. Lord, I join Peter in a bold commitment to You and to who You want me to be. Amen.