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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Family Reflection Video

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Family Reflection Video

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“It is not I, but Christ who lives in me”

One of the greatest things about Peter and Paul is they are examples of how to follow Christ, but also had their fair share of human flaws. Peter amazingly walks on the water, but sinks due to his weak faith. Paul’s central conviction is that only God can save humanity, but he his humiliated for his beliefs. However, these human faults and weaknesses did not blind Jesus’s deeper purposes. We must open ourselves to the saving power of Jesus and join Paul in saying “It is not I, but Christ who lives in me.”

How are we flawed, but still doing our best to follow Jesus? Do we inspire others to follow him as well?

Let us try to imitate how Peter and Paul lived, or at least how they were restored through humility and repentance.

For additional reading: Today’s Readings: Solemnity of Saint Peter and Paul

About Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C.

Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C. is from the Northeast India Province of Holy Cross. A native of Kerala, Father Jilson has been serving in a parish and school ministry since his ordination twelve years ago. He joins the Family Rosary team as an Assistant, while he works to study Pastoral Counseling in the Boston area. With a personal devotion to Mother Mary, Father Jilson is thrilled to be working to enhance family prayer through the Rosary. And if you ever need a listening ear or want to play a board game, Father Jilson’s your guy!