On this feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Church commemorates the significant contributions that these two earliest Christians made in spreading the Gospel of Christ. Peter led the early Church and Paul evangelized and ministered among the Gentile populations. Together, Peter and Paul are honored as apostles, evangelizers, missionaries, and martyrs.
What I most appreciate about Saint Peter and Saint Paul is the fact that both were very human and had their share of flaws and foibles. From the Gospels, we encounter Peter who so often lacked faith, courage, and understanding. And Paul, prior to his profound conversion, was a radical Jewish zealot who persecuted Christian believers.
Despite their weaknesses and shortcomings, the Lord used these very human men to grow the Church and spread the Gospel. God's grace and mercy was indeed much more powerful and effective than either of Peter or Paul's barriers. Both Peter and Paul were strengthened to be courageous and faithful stewards of the Word. This is the good news for us: our God can use as instruments to accomplish His will despite our own limitations and flaws.
St. Peter and St. Paul, pray for us!
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