This Sunday, the Church celebrates the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. The Gospel reading from St. Matthew's Gospel, recounts St. Peter's confession that Jesus is the Son of the living God and our Lord's calling St. Peter to be the first pope.

Readings:

Acts 12:1–11
Psalm 34:2–9
2 Timothy 4:6–8,17–18
Matthew 16:13–19

Here are a few commentaries on these readings:

• You are Peter! - Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa


• St. Charles Borromeo Lectionary Site (PDF)


• The Apostles’ Church (Also available to be heard as an MP3) from St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology


• Saint Peter and Saint Paul from the Crossroads Initiative