Daily
Thoughts:
Today we celebrate the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, two very prominent figures
in our story of faith, two men who grounded and push forward the early Church
but who did it in very different ways. We celebrate two men who remind us why
we are Church, two men who reflect what it means to be Church.
I
sometimes think that Sts. Peter and Paul reflect the Church though it might be
nice to have a triptych of saints today with perhaps the third being a woman,
like St. Mary Magdalen. If Mary were included our celebration today our feast
would surely be a more complete picture of the Church and the Body of Christ.
However,
we celebrate Peter and Paul, two people of different approaches to life,
different ways of living, different ministries. They didn’t always agree yet
they forged an energy, a spirit that remains with us today.
St. Peter
was a passionate man but one who was easily swayed by the moment. St. Paul was
a man of conviction, spirit and energy but at least early on it was misguided.
Both had to be challenged by God to accept their roles as leaders, preachers
and persons of faith.
We
celebrate them today by asking them to intercede for us before God so that we
might be graced with the strength, the perseverance, the energy, the spirit and
the faith to live as a Church, as the Body of Christ. We seek their passion so
that we too might recognize God in our midst and be able to proclaim as we
journey through our life of faith, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living
God,” and “To God be glory forever and ever, Amen!”
Have a
great Wednesday and many blessings on this feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Daily
Prayer:
O God, source of every good gift and sure foundation of our life together as
Church, today we honor and celebrate Saints Peter and Paul, grace us with a
share in their zeal for preaching and living the gospel. Strengthen our faith
to be witnesses, even unto staking our lives on your promises. We offer this
prayer today and always through our one Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
A
Runner’s Thoughts: “The difference between the impossible and the possible
lies in a person’s determination.” (Tommy
Lasorda)
Daily
Blessing:
Wednesday greetings and blessings to all and happy Feast of Sts. Peter and
Paul! I hope your Wednesday is beginning well. It looks to be a sunny day here in Pelham a
little different from the cloudy rainy day yesterday. It will be a busy day for
me as I will start the day with the boiler being cleaned and the drains being
cleaned and I will end the day with two meetings focused on The Sunday Mass’
move to our new home in Jamaica, New York. Busy end of June days!
I hope
life is good by you and that you are not caught up in too much busyness. If so
may you get through the day with a smile on your face and good vibes from everyone
one you me and all that you do!
My prayer
of blessing today rests in the spirits of the saints we honor, St. Peter and
St. Paul. I pray that the spirits of St. Peter and St. Paul may be with all of
you today. May you be blessed with the spirit of faith to help you on this
journey of life. May you be blessed with the spirit of hope to get you through
the rough times. May you be blessed with the spirit of love to remind you in
whose image and likeness you are created in, how special you are and that you
are never alone. May you be blessed with the spirit of strength to not be
afraid to proclaim the Good News and to not be afraid to make a mistake.
Through the spirits of St. Peter and St. Paul know that God is with you always
and will never leave you to face your perils alone! Happy Hump Day everyone!
Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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