"And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16: 18).
Today is the Feast of the Chair of St Peter. Chair here means Cathedra, a symbol of Authority of Peter and his successors as supreme Pastor and Teacher of the Church. Why does the Pope have this Authority? Because it is the will and plan of Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church.
Is the Pope a perfect man?
"But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22: 32 NLT).
What is the core responsibility of the Petrine Ministry?
"After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you." "Then feed my lambs," Jesus told him." (John 21: 15).
"Peter said to Jesus: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
And Jesus replied: You are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my Church." (Matthew 16: 16, 18).
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