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To Whom Shall We Go?
Follow in the footsteps of the apostle who walked on water. Presented as an example for all of us, here are the words and actions of St. Peter--his strengths, weaknesses, joys, and sorrows.
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First published January 1, 2008
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Timothy M. Dolan
55 books35 followersTimothy Michael Dolan (born February 6, 1950) is an American Cardinal prelate of the Catholic Church. Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, Dolan serves as the tenth and current Archbishop of New York.
Cardinal Dolan served as the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2010–2013 and was granted the titular position as Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora di Guadalupe a Monte Mario (English: Our Lady of Guadalupe of Mount Mario) in Rome.
Dolan is widely known for his conservative values and charismatic media personality. He previously served as Archbishop of Milwaukee from 2002 to 2009, preceded by service as an Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis from 2001 to 2002. Time Magazine named Dolan one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" for 2012.
Cardinal Dolan served as the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2010–2013 and was granted the titular position as Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora di Guadalupe a Monte Mario (English: Our Lady of Guadalupe of Mount Mario) in Rome.
Dolan is widely known for his conservative values and charismatic media personality. He previously served as Archbishop of Milwaukee from 2002 to 2009, preceded by service as an Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis from 2001 to 2002. Time Magazine named Dolan one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" for 2012.
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August 9, 2016
Peter has been a favorite Biblical character for me since forever. There's just something extra-special about a man who is named "The Rock" by Jesus, yet seems to change his mind on a daily, sometimes hourly basis, and who fails more spectacularly than just about any other disciple...at least on the surface.
Written by Cardinal Dolan of New York, this is the second book I read about Peter so far this year. This one focuses on different acts of Peter, and what we can learn from it. I admit, some of it surprised me. I'd not have thought to think of Peter as the "healthy middle" between the Pharisees (who didn't realize they needed forgiveness) and Judas (who didn't think forgiveness was available to him). But I think Cardinal Dolan made an excellent point.
Unlike some books written by Catholic Theologian/Academics, Dolan isn't going for PhD level discussion here. Not that there isn't value in that, but Dolan wants to share with you a man he genuinely admires, and lessons that get at the core of who we are, not that fill in the crevice we missed or to understand the finer points of theology. Frankly, it's more like a book I've read by protestants than most Catholics, for both good and ill.
Either way, I gained a lot from reading this book, and I think it's one I'll come back to. Dolan has an everyman touch without pandering. That's a good place to be for a pastor.
Written by Cardinal Dolan of New York, this is the second book I read about Peter so far this year. This one focuses on different acts of Peter, and what we can learn from it. I admit, some of it surprised me. I'd not have thought to think of Peter as the "healthy middle" between the Pharisees (who didn't realize they needed forgiveness) and Judas (who didn't think forgiveness was available to him). But I think Cardinal Dolan made an excellent point.
Unlike some books written by Catholic Theologian/Academics, Dolan isn't going for PhD level discussion here. Not that there isn't value in that, but Dolan wants to share with you a man he genuinely admires, and lessons that get at the core of who we are, not that fill in the crevice we missed or to understand the finer points of theology. Frankly, it's more like a book I've read by protestants than most Catholics, for both good and ill.
Either way, I gained a lot from reading this book, and I think it's one I'll come back to. Dolan has an everyman touch without pandering. That's a good place to be for a pastor.
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