Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Intention: In thanksgiving for the faith and zeal of all of the Brothers and Partners of our District.
Today’s Gospel | Matthew 16:13-19
When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
From the Meditation on Saint Peter
Do you have faith that is able to touch the hearts of your students and to inspire them with the Christian spirit? This is the greatest miracle you can perform and the one that God asks of you, for this is the purpose of your work.
Prayer
Eternal Father, you sent to us your Son so that we would accept him and follow him. Like Peter, open our eyes and our hearts to him. Fill us with a passion for discipleship, for service and justice, for not just saying the right things but doing the right things. Above all, guide us to give all of our lives to proclaiming the good news and to building your Kingdom. We ask this of you who lives and reigns with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.