We must do our part well (HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF EASTER APRIL 2023
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER Acts 6:1-7; Ps.33; John 6:16-21 We must do our part well Yesterday, we saw an end to the external challenge the apostles had with the authorities. Today, we read of an internal challenge; wahala no dey finish! As the early Christian community grew in number, there was an obvious need for a structure that would aid the effective administration of the community. Without proper administration, the people will be not be organized enough to live out the Christian identity. The apostles were able to realize this need for a structure because they had listening ears. They listened to the murmuring between the Hellenists and the Hebrews as regards the sharing of food. The controversy was still at the stage of murmuring yet the apostles quickly addressed the matter. We need such agility today. The more we allow issues to linger, the worse they may become and more difficult to handle. *We must be responsible enough to realize that time does not hea...