We could be like St. Paul. We might be sinners now, but God is waiting for His prodigal children. Ask for His loving mercy.
Below is a re-production of Tina Matanggihan's Bible reflection on St. Peter & St. Paul at The Kerygma Family.
PETER AND PAUL
“This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles, kings, and Israelites.”– Acts 9:15
St. Paul is considered as one of the Fathers of the Church, next to St. Peter, but they’re very different. While Peter had been with Jesus from the start of His ministry, Paul came after. Peter was devoted to Jesus’ teachings while Paul was dedicated to persecuting Christians. In the end, God worked through Paul and he became a saint.
People can be classified as Peters and Pauls today, too. There are the Peters, who have always been a believer, have always known God, have been trying to be good ever since they were young. These are the people who grew up knowing Jesus early in life, so following Him is the natural thing to do. And then there are the Pauls, who start out knowing Jesus but in a different and a bit negative way. They’re the ones who couldn’t grasp who Jesus was, and in turn either persecute the Peters, or just plain ignore them. But when God reveals Himself to them, they’re just as devoted to Him as the Peters are.
I think that’s why God chose the two saints to be the Fathers of the Church, to show that whatever your background, God works in you and through you.Tina Matanguihan (tina.matanguihan@ gmail.com)
REFLECTION:
Regardless of whether you’re a Peter or a Paul, God loves you just the same.
As I have said before, reforming relying on our own strength is difficult. Ask God's help.
Our Lord Jesus' message through Vassula Ryden on sins
Many indeed ask what sins? sins that I have mentioned and sins of your blasphemy against My Holy Spirit, sins of your rebellion and of your division, sins of perversion that are an abomination in My Eyes, sins of prejudice, sins of contempt, of corruption, of haughtiness, of pride, sins of degradation and of lethargy, the world is polluted with sin; understand now how My Sacred Heart is offended and is in pain; master your thoughts and sin no more; never forget Me, Vassula, and let My people know of My warnings; I am here; ictlig
