Two Brave Roads: The Story of Peter and Paul
A long time ago, in the early days after Jesus went back to Heaven, the world was full of people who had never heard the Good News about Him. But God had a big plan to change that—and He chose two very different men to help: Peter and Paul.
Peter was one of Jesus’ very first followers. He had been a fisherman, strong and a little stubborn, but he loved Jesus with all his heart. Jesus once told him, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church.” So Peter became the leader of all the apostles!
He taught people about Jesus everywhere he went. He healed the sick, helped the poor, and reminded everyone, “Jesus is the Son of God. He rose from the dead. Believe in Him and follow His way of love.” Peter loved Jesus so much that he kept teaching even when it was dangerous.
Now, Paul was different. At first, he didn’t believe in Jesus. In fact, he tried to stop the Christians! But one day, on a road to a city called Damascus, something amazing happened. A bright light flashed, and Paul heard Jesus’ voice saying, “Why are you hurting Me?” From that moment on, Paul’s heart changed. He believed, and he became one of the greatest teachers of all!
Paul traveled far and wide—by foot, by ship, through cities and deserts—telling everyone he met, “Jesus is the Savior! He came for everyone—Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor.” He wrote letters to churches to help them grow in faith. We still read Paul’s letters in the Bible today!
Peter and Paul were so different: one had known Jesus in person, the other met Him in a vision. One led the Church in Jerusalem, the other took the message to faraway lands. But they had something very important in common—they both loved Jesus, and they both gave their lives to tell the world about Him.
Every year, on June 29th, we celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. It’s a special day to remember their courage, their faith, and how God used them to help build the Church we are part of today.
So whenever you feel small or unsure, just remember: if God could use a fisherman and a former enemy to spread His love across the world, He can use you too!
Moral: Saint Peter and Saint Paul show us that no matter who we are or where we start, God can use us to do great things when we trust Him and share His love with others.
