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August 30, 2026 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – A – Fr. Paul – “Thinking as God Does”

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Reflecting on Jesus’ rebuke of Peter, Fr. Paul contrasts human thinking with the wisdom of God revealed in the Cross. He explains that discipleship is not a comfortable path but a call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ in love. Drawing on St. Rose of Lima and the grace of the Eucharist, he encourages the faithful to see suffering through the lens of divine grace rather than worldly success. The homily invites listeners to seek God’s light, embrace holiness, and trust that the way of the Cross leads to eternal life.