The Roman Catholic Lectionary presents texts today which highlight special circumstances in which we find opportunities to deepen our relationship with Christ. The passage from Numbers provides some contemplation about the effect of jealousy in our family relationships. In the Gospel from Matthew, the Evangelist tells of one of the special encounters of Jesus with Peter, who reaches for the perfect scenario and is rescued by Jesus when he finds he is only capable of a much more human response. Craig Zimmer believes we will be blessed by being open to daily opportunities for Jesus hand to reach out and pull us out of situations where our pride or jealousy may have brought us closer to spiritual death.
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