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Christmas, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day,
and Mardi Gras – for a lot of people a reason to party. Many don’t know the true
reasons to observe these days.
Today is the Feast of the Chair of St.
Peter. Even many Catholics don’t know what this feast is about. In Latin, it’s the
feast of Cathedra Petri.
Yes, there is a Chair of St. Peter and
it is located at the back of St. Peter's Basilica. At one time, the chair was
shown yearly to the faithful. A newly-elected pope would be enthroned on the Cathedra
Petri. There is no doubt this is a true relic.
It's an old chair, the feast has been a celebration giving thanks to God for the mission He entrusted to the
Apostle Peter since the 4th century. You are Peter and on this rock I will
build my Church. A Church made of every true
believer.
The Risen Christ asked Peter – Do you love me? Do we answer like Peter “Lord, you know that I love you.” Then, we are called
to that Chair. We are tasked to “Feed my sheep.”
It’s a mission entrusted to each of
us. “Praise be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
he who in his great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope …”
The Pope, who officially sits in the chair of Peter, is the head of the church;
Even though so many deny it, Jesus said “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.
In the
Church, We are all fellow laborers in Christ; each
is the rock on which the Church is built, go out tell how glorious God is and make known his wonder to
all people.
On the Feast of the Chair of St.
Peter, take Peter’s mission to heart, a mission and ministry of prayer. Pray
for the sick and those who suffer. Profess the good news, that by the power of
the Holy Spirit in name of Christ Jesus, we will be healed.
Take this feast to heart. Amen.
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