The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and the readings are bound together by a single thread: God's faithfulness to those he calls, even in the face of danger and death. The first reading recounts a dramatic moment of divine rescue, while the Gospel captures the turning point when Peter first names who Jesus truly is and receives a remarkable promise in return. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Acts 12:1-11 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 • Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 • Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19