Hey there,
Tomorrow, June 29th, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Both are Apostles of Jesus Christ.
Both played a significant role in the formation of our Catholic Church.
So you might think each one is deserving of his own special day.
Technically, they each do have an individual feast with the Chair of St. Peter on February 22 and the Conversion of St. Paul on January 25th.
And let’s not forget November 18th when there’s the Optional Memorial for the Dedication of the Basilicas of Peter and Paul … when these two Saints are united once again for a feast day.
This week Genuflect looks at the lives of these two Apostles, what we can learn from them, how we celebrate them now compared to the past, and lots of speculation as to how and why they are joined in the Catholic Church.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Saint Peter, The Rock
Deacon John Bacon explains why he relates so well to Saint Peter. And it’s not so much due to the strength of the Apostle’s faith. It’s just the opposite. It has more to do with the weaknesses that Peter displayed … and overcame to become the foundational rock of our Church.
St. Peter: Apostle, Rock, Role Model | Catholic Stand
Saint Paul’s Biography
Paul did not personally know Jesus Christ, and in fact, he persecuted Christians until his incredible conversion. Here’s a biography of the Saint who some ironically consider to be “the second founder of Christianity.”
Paul, Apostle of Christ Jesus | Simply Catholic
Two Apostles, One Lesson
Peter and Paul became followers of Jesus Christ from very different lives, and in very different ways. But Rosemary Bogden points out that perhaps the greatest lesson we can learn from these two Saints who share a feast day is that God can choose whomever He wills.
What Can we Learn From Saints Peter And Paul? | Catholic Mom
Team Peter or Team Paul
Is your faith story more like Saint Peter or Saint Paul? Jane Korvemaker explains how they differ and why she’s team Peter.
Are You a St. Peter or a St. Paul? | Catholic Mom
A Holy Day of Obligation?
Depending on where you live, June 29th is a Holy Day of Obligation. Spoiler alert … it’s not in the United States. Here’s where it is and why it’s not everywhere.
Why June 29 is a Holy Day of Obligation For Some Catholics | Aleteia
The Catholicizing Principle
Peter and Paul barely knew each other, so why are they so intertwined now? Father Jeffrey Kirby provides a history lesson of ancient Rome that often resulted in the early Christians Catholicizing.
Saints Peter and Paul and the “Catholicizing” Principle | Crux
Forgotten Customs
Have you ever heard of “Summer Lent” or the “Apostles Fast?” How about “The Commemoration of all Holy Popes?” These are just a few examples of early Church customs that have fallen to the wayside. Matthew Plese suggests we don’t have to totally write them off.
Forgotten Customs of Saints Peter and Paul | One Peter Five
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