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[weirdoguy]

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[sassystpeter]

From @fatass-adams-fatass-son:

"I know what goes on at that gate!!" he teased the other. Making a jerking motion with his hand he said in a mocking tone, "Oh St. Peter! Let me in the gate, just for a little while~"

[tomicscomics]

07/01/2022

An interview between two of the most important movers of the early Church!

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JOKE-OGRAPHY: Peter is skeptical of Paul, who claims to have had a vision of Jesus.  Peter asks Paul about the vision, hoping that some details might prove one way or the other whether Paul's telling the truth.  Paul begins by saying Jesus told him to stop murdering His followers (which had previously been Paul's favorite pastime).  Peter agrees that Jesus would totally say something like that (and Peter of all people would know, of course).  This adds credibility to Paul's claim.

[floridapirate]

St. Peter holding fish

[anastpaul]

One Minute Reflection – 3 April – '... We are caught like fish in the net of the faith and brought to shore.'

One Minute Reflection – 3 April – “The Month of the Resurrection and the Blessed Sacrament” – Easter Wednesday – Acts 3:13-15; 3:17-19, John 21:1-14 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Simon Peter … drew the net to land …” – John 21:11 REFLECTION – “After catching such a large catch of fish, “Simon Peter went overboard and dragged the net ashore.” I believe that you, dear listeners,…

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[byfaithmedia]

Jesus was arrested & taken to the house of Caiaphas, where he was held a prisoner. This ancient prison underneath what is believed to be Caiaphas’ house, shows the shocking conditions Jesus would have experienced. Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house - Luke 22:54.

[carmelitesaet]

‘But you,’ he said ‘who do you say I am?’ Then Simon Peter spoke up, ‘You are the Christ,’ he said ‘the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man! Because it was not flesh and blood that revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. So I now say to you: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven.’ [Matthew 16:13-19]

On 22 February we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St Peter to honour the authority of the St. Peter and his contribution to the Church.

The original chair was believed to be made of oak wood and according to legend, St Peter used this chair to deliver his sermons.

Bernini was entrusted with creating a cover to preserve the chair. The design was ornate in tradition with the baroque-style popular at that time. He incorporated messages from the Bible and symbols of Papacy in the structure.

The sculpture's base contains the life-size statues of four Doctors of the Catholic Church: St Ambrose, St Augustine of Hippo, St John Chrysostom, and St Athanasius.

Angels appear on both sides of the symbolic bronze chair guarding the wooden chair behind. A pair of Cherub angels sit on the top of the chair while holding the keys of St Peter’s in one hand and supporting the Papal tiara, which is placed directly above in the air, in the middle of the chair.

The structure has the backdrop of a golden alabaster glass window. It's decorated with statues of playful angels in the clouds. At the centre of the window is a dove, a symbol of the holy spirit. The window pane is divided into twelve sections to pay tribute to the Twelve Apostles.

[thesynaxarium]

Today we also celebrate the Hieromartyr Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria. Saint Peter was born in Alexandria and grew up an educated man. In 300 AD he was elected Archbishop of Alexandria for his piety. Being driven into exile by the Roman Emperor, Saint Peter travelled through many lands, keeping contact with his Alexandrian flock by letter. Having returned to Alexandria, he secretly visited imprisoned Christians as well as helping the widows and orphans of the area, preaching the Word of God. During this time, the infamous heretic, Arius, denied the divinity of Jesus Christ, attempting to tear the Church apart with his heretical teachings. Saint Peter anathematised the heretic and excommunicated him from the Church. The heretic sent two priests to beg the saint for a lift of the ban, pretending that he had repented. The Holy Peter, seeing through the guise of the evil one, instructed his flock not to believe nor come into communion with Arius. Saint Peter once had a vision of the twelve-year-old Christ who appeared to him with a torn cloak. He asked the Lord who had torn his garment and Christ replied, “that madman Arius has torn it by dividing the people whom I have redeemed by My blood. Do not receive him into Communion with the Church, for he has worked evil against Me and My flock.” Throughout his life, Saint Peter never sat on the Bishop’s throne placed in the altar, but rather on a footstool, claiming that every time he approached the throne, a heavenly light would shine on it, and out of reverence, did not dare to sit there. Having led his flock in justice and piety, the Roman Emperor Maximian heard of him, arrested him, and sentenced him to death. The Alexandrian flock were outraged, even to the point of rioting if needed. To avoid any bloodshed, Saint Peter requested that an opening be made from the back of the prison so that he might be taken to execution in secret. At the time of his beheading, a heavenly voice blessed the Saint. May he intercede for us always + #saint #peter #archbishop #alexandria #egypt #bishop #saintpeter #stpeter #petros #hieromartyr #martyr #heresy #preach #preacher #holy #jesus #christ #christian #orthodox (at Alexandria, Egypt) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUNkXSLMdi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=