Saint Peter and Saint Paul

With great solemnity the Church celebrates Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Both apostles experienced the Lord in a very special way! Peter was the spokesperson for the apostles! He even told Jesus that he would never deny him but we know what happened in the passion narratives! However, Peter came back stronger and became the first pope of the Church! Paul, as Saul, set out to persecute Christians, but on the road to Damascus, he encountered the risen Lord. From there, he changed his name to Paul and became one of the great evangelizers of the early Church. Two tremendous examples for us to follow as they followed in the footsteps of Christ and gave of themselves for the sake of the Gospel! Today, many of the faithful across the State of Kansas will gather in Topeka for the Rally for Religious Freedom! Like the apostles who have gone before, we need to stand up in defense of our religious liberty and know it is a gift given to us by God! Let us have the resolve in our efforts and pray that Saint Peter and Saint Paul will intercede for us! Have a blessed day!!!