A triumphant vision of the Church in Rome
"Moses" by Michelangelo in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome.
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St. Peter
The humanity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Among the most well-known early Church leaders are Sts. Peter and Paul. These two remarkable men had very different beginnings, yet would go on to become Jesus’ foremost apostles and would eventually be martyred for their faith. Peter, a…
The witness of Sts. Peter and Paul
It’s well known that at times St. Peter, the first pope, and St. Paul, “the great apostle,” had disagreements (see Acts 15:1–35, Galatians 2:11–16). Yet they shared the same Lord, the same faith, and the same preaching inspired by the Holy…
Matthew 16:18 – You are Peter …
You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. — Matthew 16:18
Five prayers for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul is June 29. Here are five prayers to these two apostles. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us! 1. O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage of…
Learning to Walk on Water
By Gary Zimak It’s easy to trust God when all is going well. During those “blue sky” periods, we typically don’t spend too much time analyzing our faith. It’s a different story, however, when we are faced with an unexpected storm. We are…
Daily Gospel reflections: Trusting God in painful times
‘What you are going to do, do quickly.’ (John 13:27) Humans instinctively seek to preserve their lives. We marvel and give honors to persons who put their life in jeopardy to save another. Jesus steps out of the very human pattern of…
Sunday Gospel reflections: United in mind and purpose
I urge you, brothers and sisters ... that all of you agree in what you say ... that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose. (1 Corinthians 1:10) For the approximately past 15 years I have periodically attended one week of…
Sunday Gospel reflections: Where do we see God’s face?
In response to the miraculous turning of scarcity into abundance, Peter says to Jesus, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” Peter’s response to a real encounter with God is to recognize his unworthiness. It is not uncommon when we…
Sunday Gospel reflections: There is more to the story!
Come away with me to St. Peter’s Square. Look up and see the statue of St. Peter dominating the whole place. Walk around the basilica and try to count the references to St. Peter. Bend low in the caves and try to catch a glimpse of his…