Two Sturdy Pillars

Today we remember Saints Peter and Paul, two men whom we look upon as pillars of the Church because of their zealous teaching, conversion of the Mediterranean basin, their letters, now part of the New Testament, and their martyrdom...Giants!   We would not be the Church today without them as their lives and writings continue to inspire us. We pray for fidelity to their spirits and teachings; we pray for Pope Francis, bishops, teachers and leaders.  May we stand firm in our faith as we recall the consoling words of Jesus, "Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you.  And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world." (Mt 28:20)