The Word and the spread
Wednesday, 4th week in Easter
Acts 12:24 - 13:5 ; Jn 12: 44-50
The Word spread far and wide present the readings today. While the Acts speaks of a type of spread, the Gospel seems to insist on another.
As apostles we cannot keep the Word to ourselves; we would not be'apostles' if we do so. We are obliged to take it far and wide. We have an impelling call to carry the Word and spread it across to those who are ready, willing and longing to hear it!
The second type which Jesus insists upon is the spread within. The Word that I have received, the Word that I am carrying to others cannot be something alien to me. First and foremost, I have to ensure the spread of that word within me. That I hear, understand, love and live this word within me even before I intend to take it to others.
Allowing the Word to spread all over my being, transforming me into that word itself, is the easiest way to spread the Word. All that I would need to do is, just go and be!