Monday of the 4th week of Eastertide
First reading Acts 11:1-18
Easter continues to unfold as a season of widening horizons and breaking barriers, as revealed in the episode from Acts 11. Here, Peter recounts his vision and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles, affirming that God’s saving plan knows no bounds—no ethnicity, no culture, no past can exclude someone from His mercy. This moment, so crucial in the early Church, resonates deeply with the message of the Resurrection: Christ rose not for a select few, but for all humanity. The empty tomb is not a private revelation but a cosmic proclamation—God has thrown open the doors of grace to every heart. In this light, Easter beckons us to live as witnesses of this universal embrace, refusing to draw lines where God has built bridges. Let’s reflect: Easter is the radiant proclamation that, through Christ’s Resurrection, God has opened the gates of salvation to all people, without exception, inviting every heart into the fullness of His mercy and life.
Don Giorgio