Catholic radio replays the Mother Angelica shows. Don’t you love her old show? Last week she asked...”Why did Our Lord choose
Peter?”
Mother Angelica gave several reasons. Right now, I remember two.
Peter didn’t care what others thought of him and Peter
was obedient.
Seeing Christ walking on the water, Peter jumped out of
the boat, he was the only one to go toward Christ~!
Peter was a professional fisherman and after fishing all day with no luck, Peter still cast his net back in the water at Our Lord’s instruction.
I recall that particular episode when it aired on EWTN. She has the most remarkable gift of simplifying the complex. When it comes to the apostles, she brings them to life by reminding us of their humble origins and the daunting task entrusted to them. Have you read Raymond Arroyo's book, "Mother Angelica, the Remarkable Story of a Nun"?