Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz 6/29/25 Pillar and Foundation: Upon this Rock
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Jun 28, 2025 Dive into the significance of the Church as a cornerstone of faith, where Jesus establishes His Kingdom on earth. Explore the theological implications of Simon Peter's declaration of Jesus as the Messiah and how it shapes Church authority. Discover the historical ties of Zebulun and Naphtali to Jesus' ministry and the calling of the apostles. The pivotal role of Peter as the 'rock' of the Church is also examined, emphasizing the Pope’s mission as a servant leader guided by divine revelation.
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Jesus' Mission: To Give Us Church
- Jesus came to earth to give us the Church, not just a relationship or religion.
- The Church is essential because it is the means through which Jesus communicates all grace and access to God.
Jesus' Kingdom is the Church
- Jesus did establish a kingdom on earth, which is the Catholic Church.
- This kingdom embraces all peoples and fulfills the messianic prophecies of restoration.
Jesus Restores Lost Tribes
- The kingdom of Israel originally had twelve tribes but fractured and ten tribes were lost.
- Jesus came to restore these tribes, starting His ministry in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali.
