The Greek word "apostoloi" means “sent.” It refers to Christ's call to the disciples to continue his own mission: proclaiming the kingdom of God throughout the world.

But what are these apostles proclaiming? Are they giving an instruction about what Jesus spoke about? Were they giving classes, where people sat down and took notes? What was the essential idea that people took away with them after Peter spoke in Jerusalem? One simple idea articulated by Pope Francis: The name of God is mercy. Have you mentioned this to others?

A meditation on the Kerigma of the early Church, preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai, at Lyncroft Centre, March 15, 2023.

Music: Carlos Gardel, Soledad, arranged for guitar by Bert Alink.