The Holy Spirit guides!
Paul is on trials. Aware that his trial in Jerusalem will not be fair, he asked as a Roman citizen to be trialed in Rome. By this request, the Holy leads Paul to fulfill God's plan to give him witness in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit will always lead us to where God needs us. Come Holy Spirit.
It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that truly helps us to accept the love of God every day and to also be able to say, Lord, I love you!
By restoring Peter, after his three times denial, Jesus shows his forgiveness, his love, and the trust he puts on us in spite of our weakness. It is truly those love God with all their heart, with all their spirit, with all their strength, who can fulfill his mission faithfully day after day.
The question of Jesus to Peter : "Do you love me?" remains the daily question to answer as it involves our daily relationships as well as our various activities. (Read Mark 12:30-31)
Come Holy Spirit of love. Enter our hearts!
Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac