SAINTS PETER AND PAUL
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL Saint Irenaeus 28th June 2016 Today is the solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul two great apostles. Peter was chosen by the Lord to be the leader of the Church. He was given the task to preach the Gospel especially among the Jewish people, while Paul was a chosen instrument of God to bring the Good News to the whole world. In their conversion, both men experienced the compassion of forgiveness of the Lord. They handed over the message of life to us. Rejoice with me, and be glad, for I have taken my place with all the saints in the kingdom of light. Prayer of the Church We praise you, O Lord, our Saviour, inspiration and example for every martyr, for loving us to the end. For entrusting to your Church the blood of the new and everlasting covenant poured out for the remission of sins its a long road to freedom seeking heaven alone come to me beloved psalm 23 The martyrs fixed their eyes on heaven, and cried out in the