Today is the feast of the Dedication of the Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran: Cathedral-link Eins, Cathedral-link Zwei, & Wikipedia-link.
Commentary: For all the magnificence of Saint Peter's Basilica, it is not the seat of the Pope's apostolic authority. The pontiff derives his authority from being Bishop of Rome, primus inter pares amongst all bishops, & Saint John Lateran is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. (The English word "cathedral" comes through French & Latin from the Greek kathedra, meaning "seat." A cathedral is thus a bishop's seat.)
Scripture of the Day
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter eight.
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