22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): What Will They Give In Return For Their Life

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Gospel reflection for 9-12 year olds for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A.

"Jesus knows his life is a gift. What can he give God in return? What can he offer but the greatest thing he has: his life. Everything. He lays down his life, he offers his whole self in the greatest act of Love. It is the most complete act of Love because he is the Son of God who is Love. Jesus is completely Love.

Jesus is also completely human, so is it easy for him to lay down his life? Probably not. How hard it must be for him, then, to hear his Rock say, 'God forbid it! This must never happen to you.' Peter makes it harder for him to offer himself to God. Peter sets his mind on human things while Jesus tries to keep his mind on the divine Plan. Peter stands in the way; Peter acts against Love."