Sts. Peter and Paul

Today we celebrate the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two of the first disciples of Jesus. These two men are known around the world. Less well known is Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Christian pastor who was killed by the Nazis on April 9, 1945. I was reading recently about his work and decided to start The Cost of Discipleship, some of which I was reading this morning. Certainly Peter and Paul had the "single-minded obedience" that Bonhoeffer describes. Through the grace of God, they heard Jesus' call, set aside their work, followed Jesus, and believed.