Many curiosities surround the story of the apostle and one of these concerns his name, which at birth was Simon; understand more
June 29th marks the St. Peter’s Day. We therefore decided to tell you something more about the saint’s story and to explain why people ask him for rain to fall. Watch:
Birth name
Pedro is not his name, but Simone. According to tradition he was born in Bethsaidamore precisely in a village near the shores of the lake Genezaretalso known as Sea of GalileeNorth of Israel.
How did you meet Jesus?
Simão, after getting married, moved to Capernaumand then his brother André introduced him to him Jesus. With this they became disciples and, later, apostles. Their profession was that of fishermen and they worked in a freshwater lake that came from Jordan River.
Why Peter?
You may be wondering where this name originated? Simon once recognized Jesus as “the Messiah, the Son of God”. And then Jesus said that his name would become Kefawhich in Aramaic means stone. Hence the name Peter.
Weather related inquiries
The reason why we make several requests regarding rain Saint Peter it’s in a passage Bible. To the Gospel of MatthewJesus says to Peter: “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven.”. This meant that when artists depicted him in paintings and sculptures, they always placed the celestial keys with him. Thus, people began to think that he had the power to change the sky. As a result, requests for rain or sun for São Pedro were passed from mouth to mouth.
Prayer to St. Peter
Despite the climate’s fame, you can ask the saint for protection. See an example below:
“Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, your name was Simon, which Jesus Christ changed to Peter, so that he would be the rock on which the Lord would build the temple of Faith. By changing your name, the Lord gave you the three keys of secrets and powers, in heaven and on earth, saying to you: What you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven.
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, the first key is iron, it opens and closes the doors of earthly existence. The second key is silver, it opens and closes the doors of wisdom. The third key is golden, it opens and closes the doors of eternal life.
With the first you open the door to happiness on earth; with the second the entrance opens to the portico of spiritual science; with the third, Paradise opens. Close, glorious martyr Apostle, for me, the ways of evil and open those of good. Disconnect me on earth so that I may be disconnected in Heaven.
With your iron key open the doors that close before me. With your silver key illuminate my spirit, so that he can see the good and distance me from evil. With your golden key open the entrances of the celestial court, when the Lord is served call me.
What you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven, what you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven. Glorious Saint Peter, you who know all the secrets of Heaven and earth, listen to my appeal and answer the prayer I address to you. So be it!”
After finishing, pray to Our father.
Source: Terra
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