Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation on the anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's election, on May 8, 2026 at Ernescliff College, Toronto.

Today’s antiphon on the anniversary of the election of the Pope, takes on special resonance for us.

Matt 16, 16- 19: 6 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Christ, the one were expecting, the one we had hoped for, the Son of the living God.”  Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.

They are words that resonate with us, as we fortify our love for the Pope.

Music: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with license.