Matthew 16:13-19 – Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles
When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Reflection written by Diane Sherlock, Co-Chair, Education Committee, traveled 2011
First, I must acknowledge the heart and soul of our ministry, Jesus, with us no matter our difficulties, gently reminding us to first ask our brothers and sisters in Dandora what they need. As co-chairs of the Education committee, Lynne Donahoe and I met with Fr. Andrew to find and implement guidelines for the work to continue with the inevitable personnel changes that will come to both parishes. Six fellow travelers interviewed these wonderful, warm, polite children, updating their stories and pictures for an historical account to remind us of their interests and goals. We met Joshua, the school librarian, and learned they’re in dire need of new books, so the Bookplate Project was formed to restock textbooks, workbooks and storybooks. The fruit of listening to their goals and needs was the joy of seeing the Holy Spirit shining brightly through their smiles of gratitude, something I will never forget.
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