October 6, 2014 - Monday

Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.
Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. (Acts 10:34-35 NABRE)


We are all the same in God's eyes.

This radical thought was clarified for Saint Peter in a dream.  It runs through the entire Jewish scripture and Saint Paul's writings, but it was not understood until Peter had the insight above, which he shared during a strange meeting with Cornelius and his family in Ceasarea.  Here are other passages that reinforce and clarify this truth:

Dt 10:17
2 Chr 19:7
Jb 34:19
Wis 6:7
Rom 2:11
Gal 2:6
Eph 6:9
1 Pt 1:17

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob shows no partiality.  We are all equal in his eyes.  We all need the saving grace of Jesus, which gives us endurance for this life and hope for the next.

God does not withhold divine favor from anyone.*

Today, I will praise God for accepting me, and pray for all who create barriers among people.


Saint Bruno, contemplative from Cologne, Germany, pray for us.