Consider how Peter and Paul were afraid to die, but their fear was quieted by their love of Christ I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it; And day by day this pathway is smooth. Since first I learned to love it: The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing: All things are mine since I am His How can I keep from singing? Nothing could stop Peter and Paul from proclaiming Jesus Christ. Nothing should stop us. When we reflect on the call we have received, on the Presence of the Lord within us, on the Power of the Lord working through us, His Holy Spirit, how could anything keep us from singing His Praise? This feast is not just about the Early Church of Rome. It is not just about Peter and Paul. This feast is about our sharing the gifts we have received with others, gifts through which we can proclaim to the world the wonders and joys of the Gospel. Like Peter and Paul, the cost of discipleship is negligible when compared to the joy of possessing Jesus Christ. In his first letter, our first Holy Father, St. Peter, says to us: (1 Peter 1:18-19) Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet you believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of (your) faith, the salvation of your souls. May we sing the praises of the Lord with Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
