In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive someone who sins against him. Jesus answers, “Not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reminds us that God’s mercy toward us is far greater than anything we could ever earn.

Matthew 18:15–20 In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us an important lesson about how we should treat one another when conflicts or misunderstandings arise. He tells us not to ignore problems or speak about others behind their backs, but to approach one another directly, privately, and with love. Christian correction is not about judging or humiliating someone. It is about helping one another return to the right path and protecting the unity of the community.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus begins to reveal something to His disciples that they did not expect to hear: He would have to go to Jerusalem, suffer, die, and rise again on the third day. Peter, trying to protect Jesus, resists this idea. But Jesus reminds him that God’s path is not always the path we imagine. Jesus then speaks words that remain a challenge for every Christian: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Jesus asks His disciples one of the most important questions in the Gospel: “Who do you say that I am?” This question is not only directed to Peter and the other disciples. Jesus asks it of each one of us today. The disciples had heard many opinions about Jesus. Some people thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. They recognized that Jesus was a special man sent by God, but they did not fully understand who He truly was.

In Matthew's Gospel we find a Canaanite woman desperately seeking Jesus to ask for help for her daughter. Although she did not belong to the people of Israel, she recognized the Lord in Jesus and approached Him with extraordinary faith. This passage also invites us to ask ourselves: what does it mean to be a true disciple of Jesus?

We encounter a powerful moment of faith, trust, and discipleship. After Jesus sends His disciples ahead in the boat, they find themselves caught in the middle of the sea during a violent storm. The wind is strong, the waves are overwhelming, and the disciples are filled with fear. In the midst of their struggle, Jesus comes toward them walking on the water and says, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter responds with faith and asks Jesus to call him out of the boat.

In this Sunday's Gospel, we witness one of Jesus' most well-known miracles: the feeding of the five thousand. Faced with a hungry crowd, the disciples saw only five loaves of bread and two fish—far too little to meet the need. But Jesus saw an opportunity to reveal God's abundant love.