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Peter Qualites Essay

Peter was always one of Jesus's great followers and one of his best friends. Peter was not always perfect but what set him apart from other is that no matter what happened he did everything in the name of God. These same qualities and teaching are still valued today by the currents and recent Popes. This is just one of the many important parts about Peter that I have explored.

Peter had many qualities that made him special in many ways. One being that he was loyal, Peter was always loyal to Jesus through thick and thin and that is one of the many reasons why Jesus chose Peter as the first Pope and head of the Church. He exhibited this quality when the Roman soldiers came to put Jesus under arrest Peter was ready to die for Christ right then and we know this because he cut off the ear of a soldier readying himself to protect Jesus. Another quality that Peter exhibited was being humble. A prime example of Peter being humble and thinking of the ones before him was when he was about to be crucified he wanted to be crucified upside down because he did not think himself worthy enough to even die the same way that the Lord did.

Jesus knew Peter would be the Rock of the Catholic church from the beginning but why did Jesus choose him in particular. Jesus chose Peter as the head of the church because he learned quickly and could adapt to almost any role in his life. If you think about it Peter had to drastically change his life from theaverage fisher to an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Another reason that Jesus chose Peter as the first Pope of the Church is because he cared. He simply cared about everyone he met. That is a quality that evert Pope in this day in age does posess or at least acts like they posess.

Popes do a pretty good job now but we have all learned a lot from Peter.Now what have Popes in particular learned from Peter? I think Popes have learned to understand everyones situation in life. I think Popes have done a great job of this but, Peter really was the first one to truly understand everyone and what they felt on the inside. He did this just by looking at them or simply having a short conversation with them. Another way the Popes have or can learn from Peter is the way he carried himself, when Peter was in charge of the Church he was assurtive but still loving just like all Popes try to be today.

In conclusion Peter may have made a few mistakes as Jesus's Apostle but all in all the Church would not be where it is today without St.Peter. So when we are prying at night don't forget to thank Peter for the gift of his leadership and keeping the Church alive through one of its darkest hours.

Thankyou St. Peter