Thought for the Week

We have about reached a plateau in our study of the Book of Acts. In the first half of the Book, we have seen human stars such as Peter, John, Stephen, Philip and Barnabas. From this point on, we see almost nothing of them. But something is happening here I want to examine a bit: Jesus said, "...I will build my Church..." (see St. Matthew 16:18). No one has seen a complete set of blueprints for it, but we have so far in the Book of Acts seen some unexpected construction.

God told His People, "I know the plans I have for you..." (see Jeremiah 29:11). No one understands all of those plans. Roman...