SATURDAY 24TH APRIL 2021
THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
Acts 9:31-42
John 6:60-69
TRUTH IS BITTER BUT BETTER
Nothing has divided the Christian faith in history more than differences in doctrines. We see different Christian bodies preaching different things and different interpretations about the same gospel of Christ. Some self acclaimed men of God even attack and insult others from their pulpit. The Catholic Church has received more of the attack and criticisms because of our traditional way of worship. A particular pastor of a church once uttered some words against the Pope, but the reaction that followed even from non-Catholics shows that he merely showed his ignorance of history and simple secular world events.
As the early Church imwas starting gradually, we see Peter in the first reading of today, moving from one city to another to strengthen the faith of the people, and it is very important to him that the right teachings are taught. This is because once people learn an error, it is more difficult to correct it.
There are some things that do not need that words should be painted when they are taught. Many people do not like the Catholic Church because she does not always tell them what they want to hear, but truth that will challenge them to live a better life. This is why in the gospel reading of today, many people left Jesus when he preached to them because he told them the truth. Teaching the right thing is very important, even though it makes us hated and unpopular.
Let us pray today for our separated brethren, especially those who have been misled by wrong doctrines and have hated the Catholic Church for no reason, that they will re-trace their steps and come to know the truth. We also pray for ourselves, that we may be always ready like Jesus and St Peter to stand on the side of truth. Amen
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie, MSP
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