From The Magnificat
The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter commemorates the teaching authority - the Magisterium - of the Vicar of Christ who occupies the thrne of saint Peter. The Catechism teaches that "it is the Magisterium's task to preserve God's people from deviations and defections and to guarantee them the objective possibility of professing the true faith without error' so that "the People of God abides in the truth that liberated" (CCC 890).
The exercise of the authority of the Chair of Peter gives rise to the unity that distinguishes the Church. It provides clarity and security in our serach for meaning. "How blessed is the Church of Rome, on which the Apostles poured forth all their doctrine along with their blood!" (Tertullian)
"The Chair represents (the pope's) mission as guide of the entire People of God. Celebrating the 'Chair' of Peter means attributing a strong spiritual significance to it and recognizing it as a privileged sign of the love of God the eternal Good Shepherd, who wanted to gather his whole Church and lead her on the path of salvation." (Pope Benedict XVI).
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ESTHER!!! I read this while waiting for Mass to begin. Bishop Silva said Mass and Fr. Secor concelebrated. The sweet ladies at the sacristy were so happy to see us at the 10am Stations of the Cross and hoped we stayed for Mass so the kids could altar serve. Those ladies are sooo cute! BTW pray for our dear bishop. He is looking very tired these days, always pushing himself. Laurie (in charge of the 12N Masses) said she scolds bishop for not taking the time to rest. I said to her, "Good for you!" He he he...
Those ladies are so sweet Easter. I don't know one of their names but she is always cheerful and friendly to us. I'm glad Laurie does that too. Poor Bishop. He is in my prayers.
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