Father Matthew Wiering Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Today's Gospel features one of the most beloved and important passages to Catholics, where Jesus names Peter "Rock" (the name Peter itself is a translation into English of the Greek word for rock) and declares that the church will be built upon him. Furthermore, and more radically, Jesus tells Peter that to him are given "the keys to the kingdom of heaven" -- keys being a symbol of authority. And then he tells Peter, "Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." So Jesus is giving Peter the authority to act and decide in Jesus's name. And this is precisely what we believe the current Holy Father to be (Pope Francis or whomever it is at the time): the Successor of Peter -- the guarantor of the fidelity of the teachings of the Church to Christ -- and the secure foundation upon which our Church -- and our faith -- rests. Let us pray for the grace to be obedient to this authority which Christ Himself has given!
On Grapes and Vines (Remaining in Jesus)
The Grace to be a Good Shepherd
From Fear and Guilt to Peace and Joy
God's Easter Gift is Forgiveness
Easter Sunday: God is Greater
Holy Saturday Night: Jesus Fulfills the Ancient Promises
Good Friday: Why is Jesus Silent during the Passion?
Holy Week: Jesus's Life All Poured Out
Unless a Grain of Wheat...
You are Loved
You are a Temple
I Want to See
What to do in times of Temptation
You Cannot Soil God
What to do When we are Angry with God
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Jesus Calls Fishers of Men (a.k.a. Being Good Bait)
Epiphany: What the Magi Teach Us about our Journey of Faith
Holy Family 2023: Not Understanding but Believing
Christmas 2023: Babies and Happiness
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