St. Peter Declares Salvation Only in Jesus’ Name – Apr 10 – Homily – Fr Dominic
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Fr Dominic gives the homily at Griswold, CT, on Apr 10, 2026, highlighting how Jesus strengthens St. Peter and the Apostles post-Resurrection through bold preaching in Acts and the miraculous catch of 153 fish with breakfast by the Sea of Galilee, symbolizing Peter's leadership in building the new Church.
Fr. Dominic describes the building of the new Church in the Gospels after the Resurrection, with the Apostles strengthened by the Holy Spirit, centered on St. Peter. In the first reading from Acts, Peter and John are arrested for healing a cripple in Jesus' name; before the Sanhedrin, Peter declares salvation comes only through Jesus, superseding unfaithful leaders. In the Gospel at the Sea of Galilee (also called Lake of Gennesaret or Sea of Tiberias), Jesus echoes the multiplication of loaves by preparing breakfast with bread and fish on a charcoal fire—recalling Peter's three denials. He miraculously provides 153 large fish, symbolizing the disciples catching all types of people worldwide, as believed by Greek zoologists then. Peter alone drags the heavy net ashore with superhuman strength, portraying him as the Church's pillar. Jesus personally serves the meal, evoking Eucharistic imagery and His promise to serve the faithful. This third post-Resurrection appearance builds their hope and sustains them for evangelizing and saving souls.
Acts 4:12 (USCCB) – Salvation only in Jesus – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/4?12
John 21:11 (USCCB) – Peter's miraculous fish catch – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?11
John 21:13 (USCCB) – Jesus serves Eucharistic breakfast – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?13
John 21:17 (USCCB) – Peter reinstated as shepherd – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/21?17
CCC 552 – Peter strengthens his brothers – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/552.htm
CCC 553 – Peter's confession of faith – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/553.htm
CCC 881 – Peter's apostolic primacy – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/881.htm
CCC 432 – Power of Jesus' name – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/432.htm
00:00 - The Apostles and the New Church
00:44 - St. Peter’s Testimony Before the Sanhedrin
01:41 - The Primacy of Jesus’ Name
02:00 - The Setting at the Sea of Galilee
03:11 - The Miraculous Catch of 153 Fish
04:23 - Peter’s Strength and the Eucharistic Overtones
05:42 - Strengthening the Apostles for Their Mission
Ave Maria!
Mass: Friday of Easter Week - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/041026.cfm
1st: Acts 4:1-12
Resp: Psalms 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27
Gsp: John 21:1-14
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1781
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtMikMm3PME
