Saint Peter by Binz, Stephen J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Saint Peter

Preface

Walking with Peter to Jesus

1 The Glorious Legacy of Peter the Apostle and Martyr

Popes in the Line of Peter Centered on the Papal Altar and the Tomb of Peter Climbing the Great Dome Building Bridges between Jesus and the World Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

2 Peter's Call to Follow Jesus in Galilee

Peter's Call to Discipleship Fishing for Men and Women Jesus Teaches from Peter's Boat Hauling in the Breaking Nets Faith and Doubt on Troubled Waters Consuming the Word of God Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

3 At Home in the House of Peter

A House Built on Rock Jesus Heals in the House of Peter The Church of St. Peter's House The Synagogue of Capernaum The Jewish Faith of Peter Peter Refuses to Leave Jesus Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

4 Peter the Rock Is Given the Keys to God's Kingdom

Who Do You Say That I Am? Who Does Jesus Say That Peter Is? Why Jesus Came to Caesarea Philippi The Keys of the Kingdom Given to Peter The Rock Becomes a Stumbling Block Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

5 Peter Follows Jesus to Jerusalem

Peter's Experience of Jesus Transfigured Ascending the Mountain and Seeking Transformation Jesus Teaches Peter about Trust Jesus Teaches Peter about Mercy in the Church The Challenges and Rewards of Discipleship Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

6 Peter Enters Jesus' Passion in Jerusalem

The Entry into Jerusalem Peter at the Last Supper The Rock of Strength Begins to Crumble The Prayer of Jesus and the Sleep of Peter Peter Denies Jesus before the Cock Crows Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

7 Peter Encounters Jesus, the Risen Lord

The Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher Peter Discovers the Empty Tomb Jesus Appears to Peter at the Shore of the Sea Jesus Calls Peter to Shepherd His Flock Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

8 Peter Shepherds the Church in Jerusalem

Peter Addresses the Crowd at Pentecost Peter Heals the Lame Man at the Temple Gate The Gospel Cannot Be Contained The Power and Authority of Christ Working through Peter Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

9 Peter Opens the Church to Its Universal Mission

Peter's Pastoral Visit to the Mediterranean Coast The Visions of Peter and Cornelius Peter Proclaims the Gospel to the Gentiles The Coastal Cities of Peter's Expanding Ministry Christ's Call to Evangelize Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

10 Peter Set Free to Become the Worldwide Fisherman and Shepherd

The Fallen Chains of Peter Peter Travels to Antioch and Beyond The Apostolic Council in Jerusalem Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

11 Peter Serves the Church in Rome

Peter Writes to the Exiles of the Dispersion Peter the Rock and Shepherd Addresses the Struggling Churches Mark's Gospel as the Memoirs of Peter Peter's Final Imprisonment in Rome The Inverted Cross on Vatican Hill Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

12 Peter as Bridge Builder and Universal Shepherd

Buried on the Side of Vatican Hill Digging for the Bones of Peter The Successors of Peter in Rome Back to Galilee and Beyond Questions for Reflection and Group Discussion

Photo Gallery

Endnotes About the Author