The early disciples talked about Jesus mostly to their fellow Jews. But in Antioch, they began to speak to the Greeks and were amazed at their receptivity to the message of Jesus. As a result, many Greeks became Christians. Those early disciples may have wondered, “How big is Christianity going to get?” They probably had no idea that Christianity today would be the largest and most widely spread religion in the world—with about 2.6 billion followers.
Followers. That is the key word here, not the humongous numbers. In today’s Gospel, Jesus himself gives us the best definition of who Christians are: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). If I identify myself as a Christian, then how am I listening to Jesus’ voice? How well do I personally know Jesus—especially through my prayer? And how do I show through my attitudes, choices and priorities that I’m truly following Jesus?
- Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D.
AMEN!
By being nice and kind to all people try to spread the word by your actions not just your words God bless us all Amen Amen Amen
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Sr. Melannie what wonderful words to start the day with. Thank you. God to help us live the life you want us to live to spread your love with our daily actions. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs. Vicky G. still praying and thinking about your family. Holy Spirit fills the hearts of all, especially the young people in this world, to guide us all to a more heavenly earth.
Amen.
Salina BSF Prayer Request 04/28/26 *** BSF Students – Pray that the students this summer will remember and experience that God is sovereign grounded in His eternal faithfulness revealed in His Word and that He calls us to faith-filled living in Proverbs 19:21, “A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end!” Amen! *** Salina – Pray for the high school retreat at Hope Camp this weekend, 5/1-5/3, I will be serving that the Holy Spirit prepares the soil of the hearts of both the leaders and students to hear and...
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*** What does “Christ” mean? “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name (surname). “Christ” comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning “anointed one” or “chosen one.” This is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Mashiach, or “Messiah.” “Christ” is His title, signifying Jesus was sent from God to be a King and Deliverer! *** What is the history of “Christian?” Believers in Christ came to be called “Christians” during a time of rapid expansion in the church. The evangelism was at first limited to Jewish populations. That changed when “men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also,...
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