June 29, 2023: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Jesus Christ founded the Church, and entrusted its leadership at the start to important figures including Saints Peter and Paul.

Each played a role in building a foundation by proclaiming the reality of the living, Risen Christ--and each encountered Him in unique ways.

No matter what obstacles they faced, they had a solid grounding in their faith in Christ.

They now are regarded as pillars of our Church, and give us an example for what it means to be grounded in faith so that we can build up the church and proclaim the reality of our faith in the Risen Christ to all the world.

At Ascension Church in Oak Park is St. Peter, above, and, below, St. Paul.