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Archbishop Rodolfo Luís Weber reflects on Jeremiah and Saint Peter
Archbishop Rodolfo Luís Weber of Passo Fundo provides a theological reflection on the lives of the prophet Jeremiah and Saint Peter, focusing on the themes of human resistance to divine will and the process of spiritual maturation.
Jeremiah is described as a figure who experienced frustration and rejection due to his mission, yet found the word of God to be an unquenchable fire within him. Similarly, Saint Peter is analyzed through his reaction to Jesus' announcement of his suffering and death. While Peter initially recognized Jesus as the Messiah, his human instinct led him to reject the necessity of the cross. The reflection emphasizes that the role of a disciple is not to lead or dictate the path, but to follow, listen, and learn behind the Master.