The Chair of St. Peter
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
Philippines
February 21, 2021 10:28pm CST
In the Gospel today, our Lord asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Simon answered, "You are the Christ, Son of the Living God."
Thus Simon became Peter which means Rock upon which our Lord built His Church. The gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against this holy church.
And so it happens, today we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, or the Holy See, and the universality of our faith. The tradition started in the fourth century AD as a reaffirmation of the faith.
That chair is a symbol of service.
But for our examination in our time and age, perhaps we must answer the question our Lord asked - "Who do you say that I am?"
How would you answer?
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@Deepizzaguy (122196)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Feb 21
The way to being happy by following your lead.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
22 Feb 21
A bit ambiguous. Please clarify exactly what you mean.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@Deepizzaguy Philosophically, our Lord is Son of God and Son of Woman.
But I do agree with you completely.
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@Deepizzaguy (122196)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Feb 21
@eileenleyva I would say to the Lord "You are the Son Of Man."
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@kaylachan (84815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 21
I would say, I am me and no one else. Because that's all I can be.
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@kaylachan (84815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 21
@eileenleyva That's the answer I would give, regardless. Relevent or not.
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
@kaylachan Discussion is not about the self. Just clarifying.
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
23 Feb 21
I often imagine our Lord's Face when think about that very important line.
