Daily Reflection Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

I have a love for the Benedictine prayer form of Lectio Divina, at another time in my spiritual life it was part of my weekly prayer routine. As I prayed with this Gospel passage from Mark, the line that leapt off the page for me was "But who do you say that I am?" Imagine sitting across from Jesus, His eyes full of love and expectation, as He asks, “But who do you say that I am?”



It’s a simple question, yet it cuts to the heart. It’s not about what others say—what theologians write, what the Church proclaims, or even what your family believes. It’s personal. Who is Jesus to you? there is a true answer, yet a unique answer for each person as we're all unique beings made in the image and likeness of God.



For Peter, the answer was clear: “You are the Messiah.” But if we’re honest, our own answers might shift depending on the season of life we’re in. Some days, Jesus is our rock, our Savior, the One we lean on with full trust. Other days, we might struggle—and that's only human. Jesus was both human and Divine, so he in some way walks with us in that struggle.



And that’s okay. Faith isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about constantly turning back to Jesus, especially when we don’t have the answers.

Jesus asks this question not to test us, but to invite us into deeper relationship. He doesn’t just want to be a historical figure we admire or a religious symbol we acknowledge. He wants to be our Jesus—our friend, healer, and Lord.



So today, take a moment to reflect. If Jesus were sitting with you right now, looking into your heart, how would you answer Him? And if your answer feels uncertain, don’t be afraid to ask Him to show you who He is. Because no matter where you are in your journey, He is always ready to reveal Himself anew.