Ss Peter and Paul – 29th June 2025
Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, two towering pillars of the Church. Though very different in background and temperament, they shared a common mission: to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and to give their lives for the Gospel.
Our Gospel reading today brings us to a turning point in the life of the disciples, and especially of Peter: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This bold confession of faith made by Peter prompts Jesus to respond with words of immense significance: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
When Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” He is not looking for an academic answer. This is a personal question – one that cuts to the heart. Peter speaks up, not just as a representative of the Twelve, but as a man moved by deep conviction. His answer is not the result of human reasoning, but of divine revelation.