The Estuary of Theology 17 The Most Holy Eucharist (3) Risen Jesus has appeared by the Sea of Tiberias and asked Peter, “ Do you love me? ” three times (cf. John 21:15-19). In this scene, Jesus started off his question by calling Peter not by the name he had given but by the name, “ Simon, son of John ,” so that Peter’s free individuality could answer with autonomy without being influenced by the will of risen Jesus. He continues: “ [D]o you love me more than these? ” It was the question to confirm whether Peter, who had denied the name of Jesus and the discipleship of him as Jesus had foretold, “ [B]efore the cock crows, you will deny me three times ,” before his Passion, would follow God’s plan, which Jesus meant by the word “me,” with autonomy. Love means autonomy of free individuality directed towards God’s plan. Peter answered, “ Yes, Lord; you know that I love you .” This means, “Yes, Lord; you know that I am directing myself towards God’s plan with autonomy.” Then, Jesus ord