All posts tagged Peter
Follow me, the Spirit says
The gospel of John is read at Mass these last days before the Feast of Pentecost. We’re brought to the Sea of Galilee where the Lord first called Peter and …
Do Not let Your Hearts be Troubled
These past couple weeks have been filled with a great deal of tragedy and sorrow: The Boston Marathon Bombing, and the loss and injury sustained throughout the bombing suspects manhunt; …
The Gift of Faith
Jesus has just told his audience that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood. John 6:52-59.Among the people were many of Jesus’ disciples. They looked at each other. …
Peter the Fisherman
Today’s gospel story appears in the gospels of Luke, Matthew and John. Luke and Matthew place this event at the beginning of Jesus ministry. After this amazing catch of fish …
Betrayal
As often as we read the Passion or recall the events of Holy Week, one of the saddest episodes in the gospels is Peter’s denial of Jesus. We wonder how …
Chair of St. Peter
The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter certainly comes at an appropriate time, as Pope Benedict steps down and another is to be elected in his place. In the …
World Marriage Day….and if Peter the Fisherman had Written Ephesians
Sometimes a calling is rather crisp. We can name the moment. In Matthew and Mark the calling of the apostles is that way. They follow Jesus’ invitation leaving family and …






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