We Catholics must always, as St. Peter says, “be ready to give an explanation ... for the reason for your hope.” That is, we must know how to make a reasoned articulation of the faith and be ready to disarm any attacks mounted against it, always with an attitude of calm self-composure and with love.
Read MoreFilled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter is able to speak boldly to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. He is no longer afraid of professing his love for Christ. We must ask for God’s help that we too may receive the courage to speak boldly in favour of the Gospel of Life.
Read MoreIn the Acts of the Apostles we hear about the community of early Christians. These Christians show us what a culture of life is. Their lives are centered on worship formed by the teaching of the apostles; they live in charity, holding everything in common. This is truly the epitome of the culture of life. A culture cannot be reduced to a few activities or causes; it is an entire way of life.
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