Meditation on This Sunday's Gospel

The readings for August 23, 2026: First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6 First Reading (Semi-cont.): Exodus 1:8--2:10 Psalm: Psalm 138 Psalm (Semi-cont.): Psalm 124 Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 In this Gospel reading, we find Jesus asking some of the basic questions. “Who do men say that I am?” “Who do you say that I am?” It’s a curious exchange that has Peter proclaiming Jesus as…