The Council of Jerusalem takes place to determine if the Gentiles who are becoming believers in Christ must adopt Jewish practice. This debate is intense and challenges the early Church, yet it inspires us to recognize that conflicts are part of life and must be embraced if we are to find a path forward in faith.

Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. John of Avila and St. Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka’i, pray for us!