The conversion of Saint Paul took place probably in the year 36AD and the author of the Acts of the Apostles must have considered this moment very important, since he narrates it …
The persecution of the Early Church that started with the death of Steven also opened many new opportunities for faith to spread. The encounter of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch and the …
The martyrdom of Steven would seem to mean the end of the story, but in reality, it just opens another chapter. It stats the public persecution, but also the mission to the …
The liturgical reading from the Acts of the Apostles offers only the last section of the long speech of Steven (Acts 7) where he narrates and interprets the history of Israel. Everything …
The Acts of the Apostles over and over again demonstrate that human strength is insufficient, but God works in people through his inspiration and assistance. The seven deacons selected in Acts 6:1-7 …
Unlike in other stories, where the disciples go to the tomb searching for Jesus, Luke’s Gospel has Jesus going after the disciples on their way to Emmaus. Jesus opens the Scriptures to …
Pharisees, Sadducees, and Teachers of the Law have a very bad reputation in most people’s eyes and we tend to consider them hypocrites. The reality must have been rather different and many …
The apostles, liberated from the prison during the night in a miraculous way, take their place in the temple area to teach and proclaim. The angel of the Lord charges them to…