Homily
for Tuesday
2d
Week of Easter
April
14, 2026
Acts
4: 32-37
Christian
Brothers, St. Joseph Residence, N.R.
“The community of believers was of one heart and mind” (Acts 4: 32).
In the midst of Luke’s description of
the ideal Christian community, he interposes an interesting note: “With great power the apostles bore witness
to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus” (4:33).
It’s as if to say that the common life and mutual sharing are part of
the community’s proclamation that Jesus is risen and he is Lord.
Jesus himself advised his apostles that
all would know them for his disciples by their love for one another (John
13:35). Their love is manifest
practically in care for one another, seeing that no one lacks whatever’s needed
for a good life, including spiritual harmony.
That’s why we sometimes hear a church leader say of our schools, health
care, or Catholic Charities that we do such ministry not because its
beneficiaries are Catholic but because we are.
We religious try to live with “one
heart and mind,” holding “everything in common” (4:32). When we do so, we bear witness with great
power that Jesus lives and is our master.
Words aren’t necessary. Faithful,
mutual, practical love for one another says everything.
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