FRIDAY, MAY 07, 2021 FIRST READING "The Holy Spirit and ourselves have decided not to place on you other obligations than these, which are necessary" A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (15, 22-31)

FRIDAY, MAY 07, 2021 

FIRST READING 

"The Holy Spirit and ourselves have decided not to place on you other obligations than these, which are necessary" 

A Reading from the book of Acts of the Apostles (15, 22-31) 

In those days, the Apostles and the Elders decided with the whole Church to choose from among themselves men whom they would send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. These were men who had authority among the brethren: Jude, also called Barsabbas, and Silas. Here is what they wrote with their own hand: “The Apostles and the Elders, your brothers, to the brothers from the nations, who reside in Antioch, in Syria and in Cilicia, hello! Whereas some of our people, as we have learned, have gone, without any mandate from us, to make remarks that have thrown you into trouble and dismay, we have unanimously decided to choose men whom we send to you, with our beloved brothers Barnabas and Paul, who have given their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We therefore send you Jude and Silas, who will verbally confirm the following to you: The Holy Spirit and ourselves have decided not to place on you other obligations than these, which are necessary: ​​you refrain from meats offered as sacrifices to idols, from blood, from unbleached meats and from illegitimate unions. You will do well if you keep yourself from all this. Good luck ! "

So the delegates were let go, and they went down to Antioch. Having gathered the multitude of disciples, they delivered the letter. Upon reading it, everyone rejoiced at the comfort it brought. 

The Word of the Lord.

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