Timmerie just rocked this episode of Trending with a commentary on St. Peter’s wild rollercoaster of a spiritual journey: from face-palming mistakes to fearless faith. 😬✝️🔥
She kicks it off reminding us why the whole world, Catholic or not, keeps one eye on the Catholic Church: because God’s authority in His Church is undeniable, magnetic, and kind of a big deal. And with all eyes often on Rome, especially during a papal election, she turns ours to… Peter, the first Pope.
He wasn’t born a saint. He struggled, and it’s the best news ever for us.
Peter the Passionate (a.k.a. The Guy Who Told Jesus He Was Wrong… Oops)
-Timmerie says that Peter was dramatic. Like, theatrical.
-He told Jesus, “God forbid, you won’t suffer and die!” 😳
-Jesus responds: “Get behind me, Satan.” 😬Yeah… not great.
Here’s the key: Peter failed hard, but he kept coming back. Even after denying Jesus three times, he didn’t stay stuck in shame. He ran back to Christ… and so should we.
💔 “Here I Am, Lord…” (Even When I Mess Up)
Timmerie reminds us: every time we sin, we deny Christ, just like Peter. What sets saints apart is what they do after they mess up. Peter models radical repentance, and that’s a masterclass in holiness.
✨ Tip from Timmerie: Run to confession. RUN. 🏃♀️ Don’t be scared. Jesus wants you back.
🛶 When Jesus Walked on Water (and Peter Sank Like a Rock)
She takes us through John 6 and Matthew 14, where Peter literally steps out of a boat onto the sea. Epic courage… until he looks at the waves instead of Jesus and starts sinking.
💬 Peter: “Lord, save me!”
🙌 Jesus: immediately grabs him.
Moral of the story: Even when you’re in over your head, Jesus is just one desperate cry away.
⚓ “To Whom Shall We Go?”
Even when many people walked away from Jesus during the Bread of Life discourse, Peter stays. His words were utter gold:
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” 💔🔥
That’s the heartbeat of the faith. Not perfect understanding, but faithful love.
🔥 Takeaways from St. Peter’s Messy, Beautiful Journey:
-Name change = mission change. When Jesus renamed Simon to Peter (aka Rock 🪨), he received a new identity.
-Friendship with Christ takes time, but it also transforms us.
-When you fall, get up fast and grab Jesus’ hand.
-Courage ≠ lack of fear. It’s acting anyway.
-Fortitude (acting even unto death) is the muscle of the saints.
🚨 Final Pep Talk from Timmerie:
Jesus is saying to YOU:
“It is I. Do not be afraid.”
💡 Live the sacramental life. Stay in a state of grace. Confession and Eucharist are your lifeline. 🌊🚢
Be like Peter: not because he was flawless, but because he never stopped trusting Jesus, especially when he fell. ✝️❤️
Ready to run to confession yet? 🏃♂️
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