Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 65:8-9,16-17,20; John 6:44-51
As a cradle Catholic, I was far too young to remember my infant baptism, but reading today about the Ethiopian eunuch’s conscious journey towards faith and baptism, guided by the disciple Philip, makes me long for the chance to make a similar journey. We of course know this process today as RCIA.
Lambert Sustris – The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch by the Deacon Philip
The eunuch’s question to Philip drew my immediate attention: “How can I [understand the scriptures] unless I have someone to guide me?” In modern times, there is no shortage of scriptural guides both online and off, in which case the question becomes: “How can I [understand the scriptures] unless I commit myself to the task?” Given the never-ending flood of distractions both online and off, this question is worth pondering.
Lord, give me the patience and willingness to ponder your Holy Word daily and, in the process, become more like you each day. Amen.