The early Christian communities had so much to figure out, so much to understand. Today’s first reading highlights their growing sense of community; “they were of one heart and mind” and “they had everything in common”. There was no needy person among them.” “…and things were “distributed to each other according to nother
In our world today, our cultural tendency toward individualism is a challenge to living our faith. Our political and social differences become exaggerated, driving us farther apart. We self-protect more than we reach out to help. But what so often captures our imaginations are news stories of valiant volunteers responding to neighbors in need, or of communities of sisters, brothers and priests living a common life in communities of faith.
We are inspired by them because they tap something fundamental inside us. We know we are our better selves when we are in community, caring for others. The early believers understood this…even if they did not perfectly live it. And we understand it, also. We just need to find simple ways each day to live it.
Reach out and change lives !
OSHO