And then they heard the unexpected news that the Messiah is going to suffer and die in a way that will latter be revealed as disgusting and revolting for anyone, but especially for the one who is claiming to be Messiah. They have just heard that to be a disciple means they too will have to take up their cross, and even loss their life. In the broader context of the events the proceed the text what is the function of Peter s comments. It will take the place of our homily. We Believe in One God, the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.
Monotheists comprise about half the world s population.
We give thanks to the divine goodness that very many believers can testify with us before men to the unity of God, even though Jews and Moslems don t know the mystery of the most holy Trinity. O Incomprehensible God hear our prayer. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. We continue to grow in our awareness of Who Jesus Christ is in spite of the fact that He was born 2,000 years ago.