Volume 2 · Chapter 132 · Pp. 369-376

The final preaching at the Clear Water. Prediction of the spiritual supremacy to Simon Peter.

Chapter 132 recounts Jesus' final preaching at the Clear Water, where He emphasizes the importance of beginning sanctification with adherence to the Decalogue as the foundation of spiritual perfection. The narrative includes Jesus healing a nearly blind man and responding to a plea from a woman seeking help for her ill daughter-in-law. Central to the chapter is Jesus' prediction of the spiritual primacy of Simon Peter, highlighting his future role in the Church. The chapter situates these teachings within the context of the approaching Feast of Purification, underscoring preparation and spiritual readiness.

Themes: Sanctification, Decalogue, Healing, Spiritual Leadership, Feast of Purification, Simon Peter