Sts Peter and Paul, whose solemnity we celebrate today, are truly realistic models for all of us, and demonstrate the loving mercy of God towards each one of us: Peter, who despite his all too human ability to say and do the wrong thing, was rewarded with enormous trust from Jesus when he chose him to lead the fledgling Church; and Paul,  a persecutor of Christians to whom Jesus revealed himself, giving him a second chance which he used to to bring this revelation to others. Happy, prayerful feast!