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Ep. 202 - Peter, the Jewish Background of the Papacy, and the Pagan Shrine at Caesarea Philippi
Mass Readings for August 23, 2026
Jesus leads his disciples deep into pagan territory—Caesarea Philippi—where an ancient temple to the Greek god Pan stands in full swing. Against this backdrop, Peter makes his game-changing confession and receives the keys of the kingdom straight from Our Lord. We’ll plunge into the original Greek and Aramaic, dig up the Jewish roots of the papacy, and uncover how a mysterious rock in the Holy of Holies sheds new light on Peter’s unique role. Join us as we crack open the connections between the Davidic kingdom, priestly authority, and the gates of Hades themselves. Read more.
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