Two PIllars

Note:  yesterday an unexpectedly long physical therapy session prevented me from posting a slice of daily bread...I aplogize.

As we observe the Solmentiy of Saints Peter and Paul we might look for a moment at the role these men played in the foundation of the Church. Both underwent "training"; they were not born into their respetive roles of leadership and evanglization.  Peter denied Jesus three times, yet always aware of his sinfulness, trusted in the mercy of Jesus to be able to begin again and again.  Paul persecuted the early Christians with passion and determination, yet was re-routed on the way and turned that passion and determination to preaching, writing, and nourishing the Church as its first theologian  and missionary to the Gentiles.
The Church today, needs such passionate leadership and conviction.  And when we say Church, we mean US...for we are the Church. We lament the loss of two generations and see young adults searching for meaning in their lives  which ultimately means  a connection to God.  This is what the Church (we) should be providing. These folks need to SEE our faith in ACTION' they need answers to their sincere questions.  May we all learn from Peter and Paul how to use our gifts, and despite our sinfulness, do the best we can to bring the searchers back into the fold
Bro. Rene