Today’s Readings – Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Commentary on Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19

On this day we celebrate a special feast of the Church, symbolised by the two great Apostles, Peter and Paul. They were the two men around whom the mission of Jesus to establish the Kingdom was centred, and from whom it grew and spread to every corner of the world. As the preface for today’s Mass puts it:

Peter raised up the church from the faithful flock of Israel. Paul brought your call to the nations, and became the teacher of the world. Each in his chosen way gathered into unity the one family of Christ. Both shared a martyr’s death and are praised throughout the world.


Peter and Paul represent two very distinct roles of the Church in its mission to the world.

Source of stability
Pete … Continue

Yesterday’s Readings – Sunday of Week 13 of Ordinary Time (Year A)

Commentary on 2 Kings 4:8-11,13-16; Romans 6:3-4,8-11; Matthew 10:37-42

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says:

Whoever loves father or mother...son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me...


Jesus seems to be making an attack on family life, telling us to turn our backs on our … Continue