How Peter Became Satan in 90 Seconds
With Bishop Fulton J. SheenAbout This Prayer
In this penetrating reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, Bishop Fulton Sheen examines one of the most startling moments in Scripture—when Our Lord rebukes Peter with the words, “Get behind me, Satan.” After Peter boldly professes that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, he recoils at the prediction of the Passion, unwilling to accept a Messiah who must suffer and die for the sins of the world. Bishop Sheen reveals the timeless spiritual danger behind Peter’s reaction: the temptation to accept a glorified Christ while rejecting the Cross. Whenever we attempt to reshape Christ according to our preferences—seeking comfort without sacrifice—we risk placing human thinking above divine wisdom. This teaching calls Catholics to humility and discipleship, recognizing that Christ leads, and that true faith means following Him even through suffering to the glory of the Resurrection.
