One of my all-time favorite Readings is from today's Lectionary and the Acts of the Apostles.
Someone told me that there was a T.V. series about Acts, I find that hard to believe - no market: no vampires, rough sex, LGBTQ sub-themes, nor a willing cast.Could be wrong. I 'll look into it, after 8:30 Mass at Sacred Heart*. Not that I'll watch it, just out of curiosity. Maybe I'll watch it.
Anyway, this reading is a good one:
Reading 1 ACTS 2:14A, 36-41
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven,
raised his voice, and proclaimed:
"Let the whole house of Israel know for certain
that God has made both Lord and Christ,
this Jesus whom you crucified."
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart,
and they asked Peter and the other apostles,
"What are we to do, my brothers?"
Peter said to them,
"Repent and be baptized, every one of you,
in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins;
and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
For the promise is made to you and to your children
and to all those far off,
whomever the Lord our God will call."
He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them,
"Save yourselves from this corrupt generation."
Those who accepted his message were baptized,
and about three thousand persons were added that day.
Peter is by far my favorite saint, as he is the most male, the thickest, the most impulsive, the most 'FEET , do your stuff!' and the most honest of the disciples. Peter is upfront about his betrayal of Jesus in the garden and that is evident here.
Easter was only four weeks ago. The Renewal! Like New Year's Eve.
I am already dodging my spiritual resolutions, like politicians promises.
The Pre-Resurrection Simon Peter reminds me of me. Easily fooled - 'Jump out of the boat!' Quick to anger, "Cut off the guy's ear." Easily cowered by responsibilities - "Cook-doodle-do!"
The Peter of Acts is nothing like me.
I hope to be.
Thanks for the swift kick.
* yep, it was Roma Downey produced this series. I'll binge watch it sometime.
