The passage from the Acts of the Apostles (2:42-47) is so apt for the situation that the world is facing today, that I consider it important that we take a closer look at it once again. Read it in the light of the challenge that faces the church in this period of global crisis. Read it in the light of the fragile situation of international solidarity at the moment – with nations closing off boundaries, and WHO defunded, xenophobic and racist attacks.

Enjoy:

Communal Life.^*

42^y They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers.

^z43 Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. ^a44 All who believed were together and had all things in common;

^b45 they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need.

46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart,

47 praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.