Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide
Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs
Saint Pancras, Martyr
First reading – Acts 15:22-31
The leaders of the community are trying to build bridges by sending the delegates. Delegates who are highly respected and who have dedicated their lives to the name of Lord Jesus Christ. This act of choosing respectful persons to build the bridge with the communities who are struggling with a difficult question is a great sign of communion. And these delegates were unanimously elected. Whenever we have troubles in our communities, we must try to build bridges with carefully chosen words and actions. Actions which come from a united heart. Not from a heart divided with different intentions, an integral heart, a heart devoid of selfish interests. Before a person in conflict, or in a disagreement situation, we must choose respectful words and actions which come from a united mind to build bridges with that person. Same is with the situation within communities or families or friends. Let’s reflect: Am I careful enough to choose respectful words and deeds from an integral heart to build bridges with others?
Friday 12 May
