In today's first reading, Acts 11: 19-26, we learn that the disciples of Christ fled the region where followers of Christ were being persecuted and moved on to places far away as Pheonicia, Cyprus and Antioch, proclaiming the Lord Jesus "to no one but Jews." Non-Jews were among their listeners and these persons, in turn, made Jesus known to Greeks as well. "The hand of the Lord was upon them and a great number who believe turned to the Lord."
The Church in Jerusalem heard the good news and sent Barnabas to the region. Barnabas "saw the grace of God,...rejoiced and encouraged...all to remain faithful to the Lord in the firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith."
When I walk i8nto a situation, what do I see? God's grace at work? Or do my prejudices, anxieties and preconceived ideas block my vision?
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