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The Way of the Cross and the Game Plan for Heaven · Aug 30, 2026
This recording is a religious reflection exploring the foundational tension between divine authority and human suffering found in the Gospel of Matthew. I discuss the significant moment when Jesus names Peter the “rock” of the Church, only to immediately rebuke him for rejecting the prophecy of the upcoming Passion and Crucifixion. By comparing Peter’s resistance to the pride of fallen angels, the homily emphasizes that avoiding hardship is a human impulse rather than a divine one. Using the metaphor of a scuba diver holding their breath to reach safety, the narrative argues that personal…
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