Those who had been scattered by the persecution … went as far as…

“Those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch…” (ACTS 11:19)

God can use different ways to send His apostles anywhere. Using persecution or using prosperity—they were spreading the Good News. Our home is in Heaven, here we are pilgrims. Our mission is to spread the Good News. 

“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.” (Gospel Acclamation)