Why is/was St. Peter a great saint?

Jesus chose peter for several reasons. But I'll try and answer you quickly and simply. Jesus himself was a "fisherman". He preached his gospel in parables and performed miracles to not only display his true power, but to intrigue and awe his audience. To lure them in if you will. And once reeled in, "catch" there spiritual self. read more

It is through the viewing of his life that so many of us find hope – for we see in the Apostle Peter a simple man, who with great faith met with countless adversities and by God’s grace was not only forgiven for his failings, but was one of the twelve foundation pillars of the true church. read more

St. Peter the Apostle, original name Simeon or Simon, (died 64 ce, Rome [Italy]), disciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. read more