As Paul and Barnabas preach to the people, they encounter both hostility and joy. Quoting Isaiah 49:6, they shine with the light of Christ as they live their faith.
Paul’s preaching about Salvation History reminds us how crucial it is to know the history of faith so that we can share it with our own generation. For if we don’t know our story, how can we pass it on?
As Saul and Barnabas are chosen by God for a special task, we see how the Lord continues to call each one of us today to go forth into the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
As Barnabas and Saul build up the Church in Antioch, we discover how our lives have opportunities every day to continue to this great work through our unique and particular circumstances.
St. Peter’s vision from God enlightens him to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles (that’s non-Jewish people.) May our awareness of the Spirit guide us to see the Lord at work among us all in these changing times!
Psalm 23 proclaims “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.” Through love, knowledge and action we draw near to our Shepherd and are guided by Him on our journey through life.
St. Peter’s words to Jesus in the Gospel are witnessed in the miracles he performs in the Lord’s name. May his example inspire us to put our faith into practice!
Like parts in a play or orchestra, it takes many people – in great and small ways – working together to bring forth something beautiful. The same is true in spiritual life, and we see today in the example of Ananias how God can take even our smallest action and bring about great results.
Philip’s conversation today reveals the need to share the gift of faith. Somebody told us about Jesus; now it’s our turn to pass on the Good News to another.