Today's reading from Acts 3:1-10, keeps me in the reflection on yesterday's gospel reading. The reach of the Marcan Jesus as he demonstrates what this "kingdom" really looks like is mirrored by Peter's healing in today's reading from Acts. "In the name of Jesus" Peter heals and a man who has been prevented, by his infirmity and all that that means socially and ritually, from taking part in his community's worship. It didn't come easy for Peter. It took a serious and relentless pestering by the Holy Spirit for him to let go of prejudice and hesitation. But finally, in Acts 10:34-35, he claims "In truth, I see that God shows no partiality!" (exclamation mine!)
And in the second reading from Galatians 1:11-20, Paul offers a clue as to how that truth can break in. Peter and Paul, so very different, and each such a gift to the church and to each other, CONFER and remain together for fifteen days in Jerusalem. This is serious "reaching across the aisles." And what fruit it bore.
There is something, or many somethings, that I am blind to because they have been my whole life in-the-making. May I CONFER more often and more honestly and more without hesitation so that, like with Peter, the Holy Spirit will not give up her relentless pestering!
Saints Peter and Paul, pray for me!
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