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The Rock of Faith: A Reflection on Peter’s Primacy · August 22, 2026
Today’s homily features a personal reflection delivered on a humid Sunday morning, blending intimate reflections with scriptural analysis of Matthew's Gospel. I recount the death anniversary of my mother before transitioning into a discussion on Jesus’ visit to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter identifies Christ as divine. A central theme of the message is that faith is a gift of grace from God, not a result of human intelligence or data collection. The homily highlights how Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, establishing him as the foundational rock and first leader of the Church. Finally, I…
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