Theme: Peter and Paul, examples to be followed
1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 12: 1 – 11
We read a vivid account
of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison.
His affirmation of the
Lord’s hand in his rescue must reinforce our belief in God’s protection for
those who fear him.
2nd Reading: 2 Timothy, Chapter 4: 6 – 8, 17 – 18
Paul looks back on his
life as an Apostle, a life that was full of hard
work and persecution. He
is confident of receiving his due reward, in
as much as he looks
forward to the continuous spreading of the Good
News.
Gospel Reading: Matthew, Chapter 16: 13 – 19
Peter’s declaration of
faith that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, thrust him into the role of “Rock”
on which Jesus built his church. Our confession of faith must, of necessity,
lead us to the roles we should play in building the church.
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