The Gospel reading from August 24th, Matthew 16:13-20, included: “Blessed are you, Simon son
of Jonah…”
Weeks ago ISIS blew up the tomb, relics
and church of the prophet Jonah. The
world, in its din, barely noted. This
Old Testament prophet, prefigurement of both John the Baptist and Christ
himself, wearily and warily proclaimed repentance to the inhabitants of
Ninevah.
Though I doubt it had this much
significance to them, it can be seen as an attach, by the Enemy of our Souls,
on the Rock, the son of Jonah, Peter, and the Church herself. That is the Enemy’s goal, and also, without a
doubt, ISIS’ goal.
St. Peter, St. Jonah, all Saints, pray
for us.
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