Cathedral of St. Peter

The Way of the Lord
          John the Baptist is a key figure in the synoptic gospels who plays a vital role in preparing for the mission of Jesus Christ.  He calls people to conversion and points the way to Jesus.  For John, a follower needed to move away from Sin and Evil, and walk in the ways of righteousness.  The preaching of John was severe mostly because the message of the gospel was so very radical.

          We tend to like Luke’s introduction of the life of Jesus which includes, the softness of the manger scene and shepherds stopping by.  But, we cannot confuse Jesus with Barney the Dinosaur. Jesus is the Word of God made flesh who comes to save us.  For our part we need to, as St Paul says, put away “deeds of darkness, and put on an armor of light.”  Jesus calls us to metanoia, that is, to turn around, and go back.

          More so, John suggests that our role in all of this is to be prophetic.  To speak and do those things which are good and true.  We need to be that voice crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.”  To get there we recognize that what God does is out of love and we respond in love.  We allow the grace of God into our mess and wanderings, as we prepare for the coming of Jesus the Christ.

St. Peter Church Office Hours

Monday thru Thursday   
8:00 A.M.-1 P.M.
Friday - 8:00 - Noon

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED 
Friday, Dec 8

TUESDAY:    6:30 PM TO 7:15 PM
SATURDAY:  8:30 AM TO 9:00 AM
                      3:30 PM TO 4:00 PM

CONFESSIONS MAY ALSO BE SCHEDULED AT ANY TIME

Parish Registration Form

Mass Intentions may be completed on the above form with a dontation of $10 per Mass and returned to the church office.

409 N. First Street
Rockford, IL  61104

Phone: 815-962-8515
Fax: 815-962-8526

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