Comments on: “Thou art Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church….” http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church Cardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: John J.Riley,M.A.,M.Div. http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-674 John J.Riley,M.A.,M.Div. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 02:12:32 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-674 Cardinal Sean,
Your visit to Rome and St.Peter’s Basilica
is being enjoyed by many who can’t get there. Believe me
there are many taking the trip with you (my wife Emma
and myself also) and enjoying every minute of it with you.
Thank you for sharing your trip with so many.
Lucky (John J.Riley,M.A.,M.Div.)

]]> By: Shizuko Hanson http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Shizuko Hanson Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:34:02 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-438 I’m certain this blog will inspire many Catholics to deepen their faith especially through the rich heritage of our religion, the introduction of various saints and sharing of his own spiritual insights. Also, here one will see a shepard who is so humble and wish to stay so close to each one of us. I’ve been a Catholic for 5 yrs and I believe this blog will help non-Catholics into the Mystical Church of Christ. God bless, Fairfax, VA

]]> By: brother lesser http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-430 brother lesser Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:59:46 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-430 Perhaps Rule of 1223, Chapter III should be revised to read:

“I advise, admonish and exhort you in the Lord Jesus Christ that when you travel through the world that you blog”…

(Well at least it’s not as bad as “New Kids on the Blog!”)

]]> By: Diane from Plymouth MA http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Diane from Plymouth MA Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:05:36 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-428 Cardinal Sean,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and photos of your trip to Rome. You are bringing back wonderful memories of the week I spent there in 1997; several days exclusively at the Vatican and still only able to see a fraction of its artistic and spiritual wonders. I hope you’ll continue to write in your blog upon your return to Boston. You are a big influence in my finding my way back to the Church in which I grew up.

]]> By: Rosemary Shaw http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Rosemary Shaw Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:14:27 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-427 Dear Cardinal Sean,
I have enjoyed your most informative blog very much. I was happy to know that you celebrate mass at the altar of Blessed John XXIII. What a kind man and wonderful pope he was. Our world today could certainly use his gentle spirit.

I also enjoyed Msgr. Deeley’s contribution to your blog. I would be interested to know how many people from the United States (clergy and lay) work in the various curial Congregations.

Thank you and those who are assisting you with your blog. It really is a superb learning tool.

God bless,
Rosemary Shaw

]]> By: Mary Connor http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-423 Mary Connor Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:01:19 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-423 Thanks so much for mentioning the Walk to Aid Mothers and Children on Boston Common Oct. 1. This annual fundraiser sponsored by Mass. Citizens for Life benefits 38 pro-life organizations, but every year the secular media ignores it. We’ve appreciated your presence in the past and it’s great to know your prayers and support are with the cause for life.
Also, the new website is wonderful. Please keep blogging.

]]> By: michael g. b. http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-422 michael g. b. Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:58:56 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-422 if you ever start a singing quartet you could title it: “New Kids On The Blog”! ha!

it was great seeing the “close-up” pic of the steps descending to Saint Peter’s Tomb beneath the Main Altar — my brother studied his theology in Rome and would daily spend time in prayer and meditation keeling right there at those small gold gates before the Main Altar which lead down to the Tomb Of Saint Peter . . . now by means of this photo i can vicariously pray there too! :)

]]> By: Esther http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Esther Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:45:04 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-419 Aloha Your Eminence:
I have really enjoyed your blog, especially the photos. Mahalo for sharing with us and for blogging!
God bless,

]]> By: Ann http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Ann Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:39:48 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-418 Thank you Cardinal Sean for these beautiful pictures. Jennifer’s comments on the beautiful Pieta was most informative.

Ann M.

]]> By: ede http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-415 ede Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:44:05 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-415 How wonderful you’ve taken this opportunity to share your trip with us in word and deed and photography, Cardinal Sean. Thank you so much!

I’m reminded of John 10:14 “I know mine and mine know me.” Certainly you know many of us here. Thanks, in turn, for allowing us to get to know you in this new way. Your personal transparency is refreshing.

May the Lord bless you and keep you and let his face shine upon you.

]]> By: E. Murphy http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-413 E. Murphy Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-413 Visiting Rome through Cardinal Sean’s blog is the next best thing to being there. I love the pictures and the commentaries.

Thank you for doing this.

]]> By: Gail Marie..JoyfulPilgrim http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-412 Gail Marie..JoyfulPilgrim Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:53:27 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-412 WOW…more great pictures and comments. Thank You again for the time you put into to this blog. The teachings alone are well worth the visit to your ST. Blog”.. I plan on having my CCD class look into a visit…God Bless Yo!

]]> By: Michele Vito http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Michele Vito Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:37:07 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-411 I learned so much I did not know from reading Cardnal Sean’s blog. A wonderful job and so inspirational. Thank Yoy

]]> By: Father Tim http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Father Tim Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:24:09 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-410 Thanks Cardinal Sean
for your sharing and
for the wonderful photographs from Rome.
Mostly thanks for your pastoral way of “being with us”
by using this new medium to stay in closer contact
that we may walk togther in the Lord!
God bless you!

]]> By: CHRIS DICKSON http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-409 CHRIS DICKSON Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:00:18 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-409 Dear Cardinal Sean:

May God continue to bless you and keep you safe from harm.

I have to agree with Harry, the box is a bit much…

The Lord give you peace!

]]> By: Patty Begin http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Patty Begin Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:22:01 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-407 What a wonderful personal tour. There is so much I learned abut this holy place. I look forward to your daily comments. Thank you.
Peace.

]]> By: John Fulham http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-406 John Fulham Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:04:20 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-406 As a young altar boy many years ago, I was able to tour much of western europe one summer in the company of a cousin of mine who was a priest stationed in Rome. One of the most vivid memories I have of that time was serving Mass each morning for my cousin, typically very early in the morning. He, of course, would stand at the altar, while I would kneel more or less at eye level with some blessed person or other in a glass coffin. My cousin was always surprised that I generally ate so little for breakfast each morning, and I never had the heart to tell him why.

Thanks as usual for your excellent blog. I know its an effort during a busy time, but you can’t imagine what a gift it is for us!

God Bless…

]]> By: friar minor http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-405 friar minor Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:39:42 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-405 I remember my first visit to St. Peter’s some sixteen years ago now. I recall being struck so strongly by how such a large church could seem so peaceful, especially in the way the light worked it’s way through all of the earth tones of the church.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Crystal Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:04:32 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-404 Cardinal Sean,

what a wonderful blog – great photos! I look forward to visitng often.

]]> By: Harry Forbes http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Harry Forbes Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:50:54 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-401 Sincere thanks for your posts, Cardinal Sean.

A glass tomb is a bit much for me, even for one as great as John XXIII. Perhaps this is just my own culture or experience, because it is a life goal for me to visit the grave of John Paul II in St Peters. i wouldn’t care a bit what it was made of.

I hope you can find a way to blog without getting distracted by it. It is a great medium. I’ve been at it for 2 1/2 years now, and continue to enjoy it…but it sure can be a time sink. Good luck and best wishes,

Harry

]]> By: Peace http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Peace Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:45:02 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-400 (I erroneously posted in the comments of your previous entry. I meant to post it after this September 29 entry. My apologies, and here it is again)

Today, September 29, is my birthday. Your blog is the BEST birthday present, one better than I could have ever asked for.

Baptized on Easter Vigil, 2004, I am a mere toddler in the Catholic faith. Since, I have been showered with graces and every day has been one of discovery. Today I was exceptionally gifted when I found your blog via spiritdaily.com I think Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Rafael have something to do with my finding your blog. I share my birthday with the feast day of these wonderful angels. Perhaps it is their gift to me.

I have learned so much from you about grace, sin, prayer, and Mother Teresa and St. Padre Pio, two people I was familiar with — and to whom I was inexplicably drawn to — before I even had the faintest inclination toward religion. Your insights and thoughts on prayer and on the Mass, in particular, have opened my eyes and heart even wider. A wonderful way to begin my new year, don’t you think?

I went to Rome in the 90s, but as a tourist and art history buff. Through your words, I return again, however vicariously, but this time as a faith-filled pilgrim. I will return here often to be infused by your words and to see Rome through the eyes of faith, yours.

I want you to know how blessed I feel today, that I have met you through this incredible medium that can also be used for so much GOOD. Thank you and God bless you.

Aloha,
Peace

]]> By: Jennifer Zandstra http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-398 Jennifer Zandstra Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:57:49 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-398 Oh my…. those pictures are breathtaking.

An interesting note on the Pieta… Michaelangelo used a sneaky perspective trick with it. If you look closely, Mary’s body is actually quite larger than it should be. It’s calculated that if the statue stood, she’d be 9 feet tall. This gives the illusion that she’s holding Jesus’s entire body in a sort of cradled embrace of a child, instead of perhaps a more ackward position. It’s really a masterful thing… I never noticed it until I took an art history class last semester.

Thank you for your posting, Emminence!

]]> By: M http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/09/29/thou-art-peter-and-upon-this-rock-i-will-build-my-church/comment-page-1/#comment-395 M Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:31:12 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=243#comment-395 It was the Pietà that got me praying the Rosary. I can’t imagine her sorrow.

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