We spent some time in that city

“We set sail from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, and on the next day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, a leading city in that district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We spent some time in that city.” (ACTS 16: 11 – 12)

Following these days of St. Paul’s mission trip, I found that proclaiming the Good News still uses the same strategies: travel from city to city, where from time to time “we spent some time in that city.” And everywhere are good people, who “offer us an invitation, ‘If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my home,’ and she prevailed on us.” The Good News doesn’t go to crowds, doesn’t go to people in general, always goes to individuals, to homes, and to people of good will. Jesus’ love is never general, but always individual, and He loves us and calls us by name.

“The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord, and you also will testify.” (Gospel Acclamation)