Monday, May 4, 2009

Tuesday May 5,2009

Tuesday May 5, 2009 of the 4th Week of Easter

Readings: ACTS 11: 19-26 Psalm 87: 1-7 John 10: 22-30
Psalm response: “ All you nations, praise the Lord!”

Josephus Barnabus was nicknamed “The son of Encouragement”.
He was the same confidant Apostle who sold all his property and placed at the feet of the Apostles to distribute to the poor as needed.
On hearing of God’s work in converting the Gentiles in Antioch, the Apostles sent Barnabus to check. He marveled at the understanding of the new Christians. He encouraged them to remain steadfast.
Then he ventured to Tarsus to enlist Paul in the task to tell the whole world.
Some of the members of the New Way were a bit edgy at admitting the former persecutor into their ranks. However, Barnabus paved the way by being Paul’s advocate.
It was at Antioch the converts were first called Christians.

In the Gospel story, the antagonists wanted Jesus to tell them, plainly, He was the Messiah. If a person heals the sick, sets broken bones and prescribes medication, is he NOT a doctor? The Jews had plenty of evidence of Jesus’ divinity! If they didn’t believe His divine works, surely, His telling them He was, wouldn’t!

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