Sharing the Word

Paul's first major address is about God’s relationship with the Israelites: their liberation from Egypt, their capture of the Promised Land, their experience with judges and kings. Finally God sent them a Savior, Jesus.

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter April 28, 2021 Daily Reading from the USCCB: Acts 12:24-13:5a Audio file

When the Jerusalem community sent Barnabas to Antioch he was deeply impressed by what he found. Many Gentiles there were ready to accept Jesus as Lord.

When the Spirit descended on a Roman centurion and his entourage, it became clear to Peter that Gentiles could--indeed should--be baptized.

We all owe God for his goodness challenging us to continuous thanksgiving. Indeed we owe more than we can ever give back to God.

Philip fled to Samaria and began to preach the gospel there with great success. The Samaritans found the gospel of Jesus appealing and accepted it joyfully.