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Saint Peter was called to feed Christ's sheep. His successors are also called to feed the sheep of God.

There are many, many who are separated brethren (inclusive of women and children). They are called by God and because of family and history are in a Protestant denomination. Our prayer for them is that God, in his infinite mercy, will bring them home to his one holy catholic and apostolic church...

If you stopped at "Protestants are not united" I'd agree. But you didn't.

But the Church doesn't derive its authority from scripture. The apostle Paul wrote, "you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth."

Both the most blessed Doctrine of the Holy Trinity and the doctrine of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ were defined by Catholic church councils long before any Protestant denomination existed. Also, long before any protestant distinctive doctrine existed. No sola fide, no sola scriptura...

That, sir, is incorrect. Consider closely the words spoken by the Lord. He addresses Saint Peter, saying, "You are Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church..." The use of "you" is singular, indicating he is speaking directly to Saint Peter, not to all the apostles, but solely to Saint...

I get the information about saint Peter being the leader of the band of apostles from both scripture and from the early church fathers, that is, from sacred tradition. What better source could I go to? Surely not to my own personal interpretations of scripture, down that path is nothing but...

"Peter" means rock, and "Cephas" (Aramaic for rock) was the name Jesus bestowed upon Saint Peter, making him symbolically steadfast. Jesus was not mistaken. Despite Saint Peter's numerous and evident shortcomings, he emerged as a leader, acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah, and was tasked by Jesus...

Here's the passage, and a comment from a commentary. Matthew 16:13-20 Revised Version of 1885 Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is? (14) And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah: and...

How does that bear on the question, do you think?

John chapter 21, Matthew chapter 16, and chapter 18, numerous lists of apostles naming Peter first and so forth. You write as if you do not know of these passages, why is that?

You've confused being Bishop of Jerusalem with being leader of the church. James was bishop in Jerusalem, so he hosted the first ecumenical council in Jerusalem. As host he opened the council, closed it, and had the privilege of asking for the decisions to be recorded. But Saint Peter spoke and...

Did he promise to leave office immediately? ;)

A convert from atheism but with Protestantism (Presbyterianism) in my background.

I know, I know. I am helping the site a little with an occasional controversial post. We ought to have more engagement. I thought a call to repentance might get some traction. I've been careful not to overstep any lines.

Go on! repent of the schism :)

Even the twice schismatic can repent and come home, the invitation is extended to you. Come home.

Amen Catholic with the protestants who retained so much of Catholic teaching both alike accept and confess the Creed called Nicene and in which the most Blessed Trinity is affirmed.

A very human Rock, saint Peter (Cephas, the rock) was not declared to be sinless by Jesus, nor was he promised unerring goodness in all his works and actions. After all, he did deny Jesus three times, as Jesus said he would, nevertheless the risen Lord, Jesus, restored him to office asking, "do...

when I read what you wrote it means "are you Christian first or are you Christian first" because the truth is that both words signify a follower of Christ who is a member of the body of Christ which is the church. Every Christian may encounter uncertainty regarding their calling and the...