Why are names so important to God, and why is it so important that Simon was renamed Peter? Was this just a casual nickname?How can Peter be “the rock”? Isn’t Jesus the rock of our faith? Or at least isn’t Peter’s profession of faith “the rock upon which the Church is built”?How does the idea of the pope being a “rock” help us in our faith? How is the pope “a rock”? Consider the parable Jesus gave about building a house on sand versus rock (see Matthew 7:24-27).Why is it important for us to respect the auth
May 15, 7:06 AM
SrSusan: respect the authority that God Himself has given to the pope and in the office of the papacy? And what does that look like?Why would God put such trust in humans to lead His Church? Why not just establish the Church and be the “pope,” so to speak? Instead of risking having people like St. Peter who rejected Him three times, or some scandalous popes from the Middle Ages?What happens to the doctrines of faith and morals believed by Christians when they reject one person as the head of Christ’s Church on earth
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SrSusan: Will you be anticipating with eagerness any encyclicals, letters and speeches by the new Pope Leo XIV? What are your thoughts and feelings?
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May 18, 4:45 PM
Simone again (Guest): in regards to question 1 – names describe a person – a hint for the soul basically.. I find that a name can have a vocation built it
May 18, 4:45 PM
Simone again (Guest): in
May 18, 4:45 PM
Ruth (Guest): The Name was / still is to some extent identified with the PERSON.
May 18, 4:46 PM
Simone again (Guest): a name is a bridge to the other… if there is no name – it makes “communion” difficult – that’s why Moses wanted to know God’s name too I guess
May 18, 4:46 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Yes some cultures name based on attributes or achievements
May 18, 4:46 PM
SrSusan (Guest): and that is the case in the Bible
May 18, 4:46 PM
SrSusan (Guest): often
May 18, 4:46 PMSimone again (Guest): what are the reasons for choosing a specific name? And is it given to you -or are you allowed to choose?
May 18, 4:47 PM
Ruth (Guest): One of our Kabbalah classes way back when was about this question. Remember the burning bush. Moses’s question ”Who shall I say sent me?”
May 18, 4:47 PM
Simone again (Guest): sorry.. I meant “religious” name.. not specific name
May 18, 4:47 PMSrSusan (Guest): we give a selection and the novice mistress chooses
May 18, 4:48 PMSrSusan (Guest): How can Peter be “the rock”? Isn’t Jesus the rock of our faith?
May 18, 4:50 PMSimone again (Guest): Peter is the rock – of the foundation on earth.
ay 18, 4:52 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Or at least isn’t Peter’s profession of faith “the rock upon which the Church is built”?How does the idea of the pope being a “rock” help us in our faith?
May 18, 4:53 PM
Lisa C (Guest): So happy with Pope Leo thus far
May 18, 4:53 PM
SrSusan (Guest): yes
ay 18, 4:57 PMRuth (Guest): Rev: from memory: and to those who,are victorious I will give a NEW NAME [known to that person alone]?
4 onlineMay 18, 4:57 PMSimone again (Guest): isn’t that name written on a white stone Ruth.. in Revelation?
May 18, 4:59 PMSimone again (Guest): As for the pope as a rock – I think the fact that the Catholic Church has the pope – is probably the reason why it is still so strong worldwide
ay 18, 4:59 PMRuth (Guest): Peter a rock: yes even when he denied Jesus he was clear about his being the Messiah, the long awaited one.
May 18, 5:00 PMSrSusan (Guest): With a rock of a Pope one feels safe
May 18, 5:00 PM
Simone again (Guest): And I found it interesting how the world responded to the election of the new Pope.. every TV station was reporting it – everyone spoke about it – even those who are not Catholic
May 18, 5:00 PM
Ruth (Guest): Leo XIV inspires hope!
May 18, 5:00 PM
Lisa C (Guest): Jesus is the cornerstone of the new covenant and then Peter is the rock upon which He builds the Church
May 18, 5:00 PM
Simone again (Guest): I agree Sister. Safety also came to my mind
May 18, 5:01 PM
Lisa C (Guest): Yes, Mother, I feel so safe now
May 18, 5:02 PM
Lisa C (Guest): I have not felt safe since JPII
May 18, 5:02 PM
Ruth (Guest): Yes, I do think that is the passage.
May 18, 5:02 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Consider the parable Jesus gave about building a house on sand versus rock (see Matthew 7:24-27).Why is it important for us to respect the auth
respect the authority that God Himself has given to the pope and in the office of the papacy?
May 18, 5:02 PM
Lisa C (Guest): Benedict was great, but not so Fatherly
May 18, 5:04 PMSimone again (Guest): It is important.. because we have to obey God’s will about His church. And speaking about safety – when we are in the will of God.. we are the safest of all scenarios
May 18, 5:04 PM
Lisa C (Guest): The Pope is the Vicar of Christ. In that role he has all the authority
May 18, 5:04 PM
Ruth (Guest): Legitimate authority — from God — keeps us on the right path TO HIM —
May 18, 5:06 PM
Simone again (Guest): I talked to a protestant friend recently.. and she had thought all her life that when it says the pope is ” infallible” that it means that he is NEVER wrong in anything. She was pleased to learn that this is not what it means
May 18, 5:06 PM
Lisa C (Guest): The thing is we cannot respect the authority when for some confusing reason anPope is not following what the Church teaches. Then I think he loses his authority and we must not accept his authority.
May 18, 5:07 PMSimone again (Guest): yes.. a lot of misunderstandings out there
ay 18, 5:07 PMRuth (Guest): Amen Simone. Safely connected to God. And, what drew many Protestants to the Catholic Church is particularly the need for an authoritative interpretation of God’s will in Faith and Morals.
ay 18, 5:08 PM
Lisa C (Guest): 1 Timothy 6:3
May 18, 5:08 PM
Simone again (Guest): you are right Ruth.
May 18, 5:09 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Why would God put such trust in humans to lead His Church?
May 18, 5:10 PM
Simone again (Guest): well.. in reality it is the Holy Spirit who is leading – through humans… so there is a strong connection
May 18, 5:10 PM
Lisa C (Guest): Because He sent us the Holy Spirit
May 18, 5:11 PMSimone again (Guest): but it is a good point.. that there is a lot of trust on God’s side.. to put His “body” in the hands of humans
Shareay 18, 5:11 PMSimone again (Guest): also.. it would violate the free will I guess.. if it would not be so
May 18, 5:13 PMSrSusan (Guest): One wonders how else He could have done things other than directly if He had not called humans to help
May 18, 5:13 PM
Simone again (Guest): I cannot see another scenario either really.. but I have not given it a lot of thought yet either to be honest
May 18, 5:13 PM
Lisa C (Guest): He had to have us help or we would not have free will
May 18, 5:13 PM
Simone again (Guest): Hi Gloria
May 18, 5:14 PMLisa C (Guest): God does not force salvation upon us
May 18, 5:19 PMSrSusan (Guest): Will you be anticipating with eagerness any encyclicals, letters and speeches by the new Pope Leo XIV? What are your thoughts and feelings?
May 18, 5:22 PMSimone again (Guest): I must say, I have not thought about any encyclicals and letters yet. I am curious how Pope Leo IVX will develop in his new office. and how the church will respond to His leading.
May 18, 5:23 PM
SrSusan (Guest): I am reading all that is printed right now on the Vatican site from Pope Leo but I would
May 18, 5:23 PM
SrSusan (Guest): like to see what the first encyclical would be
May 18, 5:24 PM
Lisa C (Guest): I also hope he stops the sheltering of Rupnick and the south american guy that Francis was protecting
May 18, 5:24 PM
Simone again (Guest): I wonder if it will be something about hospitality and poverty..
May 18, 5:24 PM
Simone again (Guest): I wonder if it will be something about hospitality and poverty..
May 18, 5:24 PM
SrSusan (Guest): It might be about AI
May 18, 5:24 PM
SrSusan (Guest): we will see
May 18, 5:24 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Maybe St Augustine??
May 18, 5:24 PM
Simone again (Guest): oh yes.. AI.. that would be so interesting
ay 18, 5:25 PMRuth (Guest): Francis failed in some ways in terms of CLARITY, clear thinking, internal consistency of his views. Mostly it seemed his heart was in the right place. I am very HOPEFUL that Leo will right many of those wrongs. Or in neuro-speak, Francis was right brained. Ratzinger (Benedict the XVI) more left brained.
May 18, 5:25 PMLisa C (Guest): I think he will probably be quiet for some time while he sorts things out
May 18, 5:26 PM
SrSusan (Guest): But what is the most pressing need? Wars never seem to end and of course poverty-
May 18, 5:26 PM
Lisa C (Guest): Jesus said that we will always have the poor with us
May 18, 5:27 PM
Simone (Guest): I would love if his first encyclical would be on AI
May 18, 5:28 PMSrSusan (Guest): We have to wait and see and cetrtainly PRAY for him
May 18, 5:28 PM
Simone (Guest): totally agree
May 18, 5:28 PM
Lisa C (Guest): I do not think Pope can stop wars….the people who start them do not listen to God and even if one side does, you still. Eed the other side to also listen
May 18, 5:28 PMLisa C (Guest): I prayed so much that we would get a good Pope
May 18, 5:29 PM
Simone (Guest): I disagree. I think the fact that communism failed in Europe was highly linked with JPII –
May 18, 5:29 PM
SrSusan (Guest): hmmn must not forget St John Paul 11 He doesn get much mention now but today was his birthday
May 18, 5:29 PM
SrSusan (Guest): hmmn must not forget St John Paul 11 He doesn get much mention now but today was his birthday
May 18, 5:30 PM
Simone (Guest): really? How sweet of you to remember
May 18, 5:30 PM
Lisa C (Guest): JPII and Regan and the fact that you could no longer keep a population isolated from teue information
May 18, 5:30 PM
SrSusan (Guest): Same year as my dad so I remember it
May 18, 5:30 PM
SrSusan (Guest): I have to go now Have a good week!
May 18, 5:30 PM
Lisa C (Guest): True
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