St. Peter

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4 questions

• Q"Go tell the Disciples AND Peter." These were our Lord’s words to Mary after his resurrection. Why is Peter’s name mentioned distinctly from the other disciples? Is it…
• QWhat was the significance of Saint Peter putting his Outer Garment BACK on and jumping into the water? I understand that he took it OFF in the first place to start…
• QWhat is the correct story behind Our Lord’s repeated question to Peter whether he loved Him?
• QIf St. Peter believed in our Lord Jesus Christ as being our Savior, why did he deny him three times?

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