Today’s Word of God recounts the event of the resurrected Christ appearing to the apostles. In this appearance, Jesus asked Saint Peter three times, "Do you love me?" He asked three times to test Saint Peter's faith and devotion to God. Saint Peter responded, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” After Peter affirmed his love three times, he was entrusted with a sacred mission—to continue the work of Jesus Christ by caring for God’s flock.
