Wherein lie the foundations of the Church? Is it money, buildings, religious ceremonies or other material things? No, it lies in the consent and testimony of two historical individuals who freely chose to cooperate with God's plan of salvation. Today we celebrate the first of these: "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." (Lk 1: 38) On June 29, we will celebrate the second: "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." (Mtt 16: 16) Our Lady and St Peter are essential to the structure of the Church. Not only in those moments of faith but throughout the mission of the Lord and at Pentecost where they had the Holy Spirit descend upon them as they prayed with the rest of the followers of Jesus in the Upper Room. It is incumbent on us to imitate these foundation disciples especially in the way they trusted in God's plan for them and allowed the Holy Spirit to do such great works despite their lowliness.
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