Homily for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver

In a deeply spiritual act, Jesus climbed the mountain and spent the night in prayer. After this personal communion with His Father, He felt revitalized. In the morning, He called His disciples and chose twelve of them to be His Apostles. He then began teaching and healing those who came to Him. The Gospel tells us, "power came forth from Him and healed them all."

Jesus' experience teaches us the immense value of taking time to pray, rejuvenating our energy and inspiration, especially before making significant decisions. Prayer provides us with the direction and clarity we need in all aspects of our lives.