Peter's response: an expression of Christian vocation, sermon for the 7th week of Easter 17th May 2024
Sermon for Friday. Seventh Week of Easter 17th May, 2024. Acts 25:13b-21. Psalm 103:1-2,11-12,19-20ab. John 21:15-19. In the first reading, Festus invites King Agrippa to hear St. Paul's case, explaining that the issue appears to be a type of inter-religious dispute, lacking legal merit. He, therefore, dismisses the case, though Paul appeals to defend his case before the Emperor. Imagine the hardship Paul went through for the sake of the Gospel. Confronted with many accusations and presented before different authorities, Paul's faith remained firm, and he was willing to be dragged to the very limits, all for the sake of the Gospel. It is this same fate that awaits St. Peter and the other Apostles prophesied by our Lord Jesus Christ in today's Gospel. A prophesy He said to show by what death he (Peter) was to glorify God (John 21:19). The dialogue between our Lord and Peter in today's Gospel expresses the Christian vocation. Our Lord asks us daily if we love Him in a spe...