Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus. (Acts 4:13-21)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041523.cfm
"Boldness," like Peter and John, probably not so much. "Uneducated" doesn’t figure in either because both are extremely well-educated. But "ordinary" fits the bill. And definitely "companions of Jesus." Today’s photo is of Deacon Julio Vega with the Padre in the sacristy of Nuestra Señora de las Lomas (Envigado, Medellín, Colombia), taken this past Wednesday before the early morning Mass. For a couple of old guys, we make a pretty good team.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Saturday in the Octave of Easter
