Monday, April 8, 2013

4/15/2013 – Monday of third week of Easter – Acts 6:8-15


        We always hear readings from the Acts of the Apostles during the Easter season.  Today we hear about Stephen proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to the crowds.  Stephen worked wonders and showed signs to the people.  And yet certain officials met Stephen’s wisdom with jealousy and hatred.  They even presented false witness against Stephen with the animosity that they stirred up against him.  We know how this is going to end – we know that Stephen is going to be martyred for the faith.
         So often, prophets are condemned for the message that they bring and for the truth that they speak.  However, it seems that in our present modern age, it can be difficult to recognize who is the true prophet and who is bringing a message that mocks the Word of God.  Tolerance and truth are one thing, but if they are not rooted in the Word of God and have no foundation at all, what are they? 
         Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles calls out to us today across time and space.  How are we living out God’s word in our lives with wisdom and courage and strength? 

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