Courage and Faith of Peter and Paul – Jun 29 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr. Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jun 29, 2025, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, on how we should emulate these two apostles' courage, faith, and humility, trusting in God’s mercy to overcome our sins and share the gospel.

Father celebrates the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, highlighting their shared mission, courage, and ultimate sacrifice for Jesus Christ, despite their human flaws—Peter’s denial of Jesus and Paul’s persecution of Christians. He emphasizes God’s mercy, which transformed them into great apostles, with Peter becoming the first pope and Paul spreading the gospel to the Gentiles. Father encourages us to draw inspiration from their lives, to face trials with faith, and to celebrate these saints in our homes, trusting that God’s grace is greater than our sins and that we are called to share our faith with the world.

00:00 – Introduction and blessing
00:28 – Apostles’ martyrdom
00:50 – Peter’s encounter with Jesus
01:41 – Paul’s martyrdom
02:10 – Peter’s denial and redemption
03:20 – Peter’s papal authority
03:56 – Paul’s mission to Gentiles
05:06 – Courage and faith

Ave Maria!

Mass: Sts. Peter and Paul - Solemnity - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_Saints_Peter_and_Paul
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/062925.cfm
1st: act 12:1-11
Resp: psa 34:2-9
2nd: 2ti 4:6-8, 17-18
Gsp: mat 16:13-19

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1098

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