On the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, we reflect on their unwavering faith in Jesus as the Christ, which led to their martyrdom. While we will most likely not face the same challenge of martyrdom, we nevertheless face a challenge to our faith just as real.

Why attend the Catholic Mass? Why not any church? Why not shop around town for the best preacher, or the best music, or the best children’s program, or the best donuts? What if I told you that at the Mass the single greatest miracle, the single most amazing event in the universe takes place?

The Trinity is not a mystery to solve but a life we are created and destined to share. Not even the angels get that privilege! But do we truly stand in awe and wonder of this incredible fact? Psalm 8 might help us.

One important principle in the spiritual life is Augustine’s “Cor Inquietum,” our restless heart that will only find rest in the Lord. Today’s solemnity of Pentecost, then, is more than a day about miraculous fire or speaking in tongues. It is the day we are sent on mission to announce the response to our restless hearts that we have discovered in Jesus Christ and His Church.