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Barnaby as well in Jerusalem as in Antioch, in opposition
to the circumcision and the law of Moses, as I will relate
later on and as is recorded by saint Luke in the fifteenth
chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
457. On this occasion the Apostles and disciples of
Jerusalem begged saint Peter to return to the holy city
in order to settle these controversies and establish order,
so that the preaching of the faith might not be hindered;
for since the death of Herod the Jews had no one to assist
them in their persecutions, and therefore the Church en
joyed greater peace and tranquillity in Jerusalem. On the
same grounds they also asked him to request the holy
Mother of Jesus to come to that city; for all the faithful
longed for Her with loving hearts, expected to be con
soled in the Lord and hoped for the prosperity of all the
affairs of the Church through her presence. On account
of these appeals saint Peter resolved to return at once to
he wrote the follow
Jerusalem, and before setting out,
ing letter to the most holy Queen.
458. Letter of Saint Peter to most holy Mary.
"To Mary, the Virgin, Mother of God :
Peter, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, thy servant and
the servant of the servants of God."
"Lady,
among the faithful some doubts and differences
have arisen concerning the doctrine of thy Son and our
Redeemer, whether the ancient law of Moses is to be
observed in conjunction with his teachings. They wish
to know from us what is proper, and that we state to them
what we heard from the mouth of the divine Teacher. In
order to consult with my brethren, the Apostles, I am now
out for setting" Jerusalem and, for the consolation of
all and by thy love for the Church, we beseech Thee like
wise to come to that city, where, since the death of
Herod, the Jews are more peaceful and the faithful
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