Second Christ:
Father Peter… before the dawn breaks, you will turn on CNN and deny me three times—once in every commercial break.
Father Peter:
Lord, never! My faith cannot be broken by a television screen.
Second Christ:
You think faith is louder than the anchor’s voice? Watch closely. Each break is a trial. The world will sell you fear, distraction, and silver-tongued denial.
Father Peter:
But how can betrayal be bought with airtime?
Second Christ:
Because the news has become a pulpit, and commercials are its collection plate. In the space between stories, you will find yourself shaking your head, muttering, “I never knew him.”
Father Peter:
And when the program ends?
Second Christ:
Then the rooster will crow—not from a barnyard, but from a ringtone, a notification, a flashing screen. And you will remember my words.
