The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul celebrates two of the greatest apostles in the history of Christianity. In this sermon, we examine the remarkable lives, heroic martyrdoms, and lasting witness of these pillars of the Catholic Church.
Discover:
- The missionary journeys of St. Peter
- Why St. Paul publicly corrected St. Peter—and what it teaches about humility
- The rise of Simon Magus and the origins of simony
- Nero’s horrific persecution of Christians
- The dramatic account of Simon Magus attempting to fly through demonic power
- The famous “Quo Vadis?” encounter between Christ and St. Peter
- The imprisonment and martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul
- The witness of St. Augustine, St. Gregory the Great, St. Irenaeus, and St. Justin Martyr
- Why these two apostles remain the foundation of Christian civilization
Their courage, humility, and fidelity continue to inspire Catholics throughout the world.
“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.”
0:00 Introduction
0:21 The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
0:31 The Life of St. Peter
1:58 Peter’s Mission After Pentecost
3:39 St. Paul Rebukes St. Peter
4:49 St. Augustine on Humility
5:57 St. Gregory the Great on Peter
6:34 Simon Magus in Scripture
8:32 Nero: Rome’s Tyrant
11:16 The Great Fire of Rome
12:13 Nero’s Persecution of Christians
12:47 Simon Magus in Rome
15:12 Simon Magus Attempts to Fly
16:14 Peter Flees Rome
16:47 Quo Vadis? “Lord, Where Are You Going?”
17:37 Peter and Paul Imprisoned
18:04 The Martyrdom of St. Peter
18:34 The Martyrdom of St. Paul
19:40 The Three Fountains Tradition
20:06 Tombs of Saints Peter and Paul
21:13 Lessons from the Apostles
