Denial, Guilt and Regret: Thoughts on St. Peter

Last week Dr. Creasy explored Judas and his betrayal of Christ. This week he turns the lens on St. Peter. When Jesus and his disciples end the Passover meal, leave the upper room and head toward the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus tells Peter that Satan is about to sift him “like wheat,” but Jesus prays that Peter’s faith not fail. Peter immediately objects, saying, “Lord, I am prepared to go to prison and to die with you” (Luke 22: 33). Yet, we know that in the courtyard of the high priest, Peter denies Jesus not once, but three times. Judas had betrayed Jesus, and as a consequence hanged himself. But what of Peter? Plus, listener questions: I'm a parishioner at Mission San Diego and I have 2 boys. My youngest son who has gone to Nazareth school from pre-school to the 8th grade is now in high school, and he says evolution makes more sense to him than people all coming from the same two people, Adam and Eve. How would you explain Adam and Eve vs evolution to him? Thank you and I love your classes! Do you believe that non-believers who die are given an opportunity to accept Christ and to find salvation? Is this what the Church means by 'purgatory'?