The first reading displays a unique response by the first disciples and apostles. The sharing of communal life and the equality of all in their needs being met. The focus is clearly that since everything came from God for the good of all, then how can we not share from God’s bounty for the good of each person? Missing here is the ego, power, and societal structure of “I am better than you.”
The first reading displays a unique response by the first disciples and apostles. The sharing of communal life and the equality of all in their needs being met. The focus is clearly that since everything came from God for the good of all, then how can we not share from God’s bounty for the good of each person? Missing here is the ego, power, and societal structure of “I am better than you.”
The Gospel reminds us that the first disciples were understandably scared. Yet even in their fear Jesus is telling them they had a job to do. He sends them forth with his message into a world that does not like what it hears. How fearful are we of sharing the message of the Gospel with others? How often do we need to be reminded our faith is not intended to be lived in a church but in the world, where it can spread and transform the whole world?
Countenance of God 