Sunday, June 29, 2025

SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles: Day: Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles 591

Questions

Adults: If you were asked, how would you explain Jesus to a person who had not heard of him?

Children: Who do you tell people Jesus is?

Key Passage

And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. (Matt 16:18a)

First Reading • Peter's Escape From Prison

Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Reward For Fidelity

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Peter's Confession

Matthew 16:13-19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)